Homeowners in Penn Valley, California paid a median $2,380 a year in property tax on a median home worth $500,700, an effective rate of about 0.48% (Census 2020–2024).
0.75%Nevada County overall
Penn Valley vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Penn Valley
At the local 0.48% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $713 | $59 |
| $250,000 | $1,188 | $99 |
| $350,000 | $1,664 | $139 |
| $500,000 | $2,377 | $198 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in California
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Los Angeles pop. 3,857,263
- San Diego pop. 1,389,526
- San Jose pop. 990,138
- San Francisco pop. 830,235
- Fresno pop. 545,970
- Sacramento pop. 528,706
- Long Beach pop. 455,548
- Oakland pop. 439,418
- Bakersfield pop. 411,986
- Anaheim pop. 344,521
- Los Angeles County pop. 9,808,667
- San Diego County pop. 3,288,774
- Orange County pop. 3,165,820
- Riverside County pop. 2,478,600
- San Bernardino County pop. 2,197,104
- Santa Clara County pop. 1,902,047
- Alameda County pop. 1,649,473
- Sacramento County pop. 1,594,006
- Contra Costa County pop. 1,165,012
- Fresno County pop. 1,016,725
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Penn Valley, California?
Homeowners in Penn Valley, California paid a median $2,380 a year in property tax on a median home worth $500,700, an effective rate of about 0.48% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Penn Valley?
About $1,188 a year at the 0.48% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Penn Valley higher than the rest of California?
Penn Valley ranks #18 lowest of 895 California places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.70%. Nevada County overall is 0.75%.