Rancho San Diego, California property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.64%

Homeowners in Rancho San Diego, California paid a median $5,781 a year in property tax on a median home worth $905,300, an effective rate of about 0.64% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians ยท Census-designated place

#326 lowest of 895California places we cover

0.68%San Diego County overall
Median tax paid
$5,781
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$905,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.64%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
4.9%
of $118,682 median household income
Owner costs
$3,301/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Rancho San Diego vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Rancho San Diego0.64%
San Diego County0.68%
California0.70%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Rancho San Diego$5,781
San Diego County$5,774
California$5,124
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Rancho San Diego

At the local 0.64% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$958$80
$250,000$1,596$133
$350,000$2,235$186
$500,000$3,193$266

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Rancho San Diego, California?

Homeowners in Rancho San Diego, California paid a median $5,781 a year in property tax on a median home worth $905,300, an effective rate of about 0.64% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Rancho San Diego?

About $1,596 a year at the 0.64% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Rancho San Diego higher than the rest of California?

Rancho San Diego ranks #326 lowest of 895 California places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.70%. San Diego County overall is 0.68%.