Homeowners in Salisbury, Maryland paid a median $2,683 a year in property tax on a median home worth $227,300, an effective rate of about 1.18% (Census 2020–2024).
0.85%Wicomico County overall
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Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Salisbury
At the local 1.18% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,771 | $148 |
| $250,000 | $2,951 | $246 |
| $350,000 | $4,131 | $344 |
| $500,000 | $5,902 | $492 |
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Nearby and related
- Wicomico County property taxcounty overview
- Maryland property tax by countyranked
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- Hebron, MD0.80% effective
- Willards, MD0.88% effective
- Sharptown, MD0.72% effective
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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 Maryland
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Baltimore pop. 573,243
- Columbia pop. 104,338
- Germantown pop. 90,719
- Frederick pop. 83,395
- Waldorf pop. 82,943
- Silver Spring pop. 81,462
- Ellicott City pop. 75,257
- Glen Burnie pop. 72,590
- Gaithersburg pop. 69,825
- Bethesda pop. 69,397
- Montgomery County pop. 1,065,949
- Prince George's County pop. 959,754
- Baltimore County pop. 850,796
- Anne Arundel County pop. 598,166
- Baltimore city pop. 573,243
- Howard County pop. 336,328
- Frederick County pop. 287,048
- Harford County pop. 263,757
- Carroll County pop. 175,321
- Charles County pop. 170,527
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Salisbury, Maryland?
Homeowners in Salisbury, Maryland paid a median $2,683 a year in property tax on a median home worth $227,300, an effective rate of about 1.18% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Salisbury?
About $2,951 a year at the 1.18% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Salisbury higher than the rest of Maryland?
Salisbury ranks #315 lowest of 370 Maryland places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.97%. Wicomico County overall is 0.85%.