Homeowners in Saline County, Nebraska paid a median $2,663 a year in property tax on a median home worth $197,400, an effective rate of about 1.35% (Census 2020–2024).
1.49%Nebraska statewide · US 0.94%
How Saline County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.35% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,024 | $169 |
| $250,000 | $3,373 | $281 |
| $350,000 | $4,722 | $393 |
| $500,000 | $6,745 | $562 |
Cities and towns in Saline County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete | $2,777 | $223,500 | 1.24% |
| Wilber | $2,668 | $185,700 | 1.44% |
| Friend | $3,095 | $173,800 | 1.78% |
| Dorchester | $2,130 | $163,200 | 1.31% |
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Related
- Nebraska property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Garfield County, NE1.35% effective
- Otoe County, NE1.33% effective
- Madison County, NE1.37% effective
- Sheridan County, NE1.37% effective
- Furnas County, NE1.38% effective
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 Nebraska
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Omaha pop. 488,837
- Lincoln pop. 294,856
- Bellevue pop. 64,510
- Grand Island pop. 52,884
- Kearney pop. 34,246
- Fremont pop. 27,567
- Norfolk pop. 26,054
- Papillion pop. 25,244
- Hastings pop. 25,008
- Columbus pop. 24,488
- Douglas County pop. 590,736
- Lancaster County pop. 326,696
- Sarpy County pop. 197,389
- Hall County pop. 62,536
- Buffalo County pop. 50,579
- Dodge County pop. 37,351
- Scotts Bluff County pop. 35,843
- Madison County pop. 35,532
- Platte County pop. 34,716
- Lincoln County pop. 33,802
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Saline County, Nebraska?
Homeowners in Saline County, Nebraska paid a median $2,663 a year in property tax on a median home worth $197,400, an effective rate of about 1.35% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Saline County?
About $4,047 a year ($337 a month) at the 1.35% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Saline County property tax high?
It ranks #62 lowest of 93 Nebraska counties. The state median effective rate is 1.49% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Saline County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Saline County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.