Property tax rates by state: What to expect in your area
Property taxes vary by location. Here’s a breakdown of average rates by state.
4 min read
May 07, 2025
Mia Taylor
Contributing Writer
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Mia Taylor is a contributor to Bankrate and an award-winning journalist who has two decades of experience. She has worked as a staff reporter or contributor for some of the nation's leading newspapers and websites including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the San Diego Union-Tribune, TheStreet, MSN and Credit.com.
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