15 States in the U.S. With the Highest Property Taxes

Written by Rachel Schneider on January 29, 2025

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with tree-lined streets and detached houses. The homes have well-maintained lawns and driveways. The area is lush with greenery, with several trees and a pond visible in the background.

Nicholas Klein/istockphoto

Housing costs have become horrendously high over the last few years, leaving new buyers to hunt for the most affordable areas to plant roots. For some, property taxes are an important piece of that puzzle, and some states have higher rates than others. We took a look at recent U.S. property tax figures broken down by state and ranked the 15 current highest below, including the median home value for the state, to give you a clearer idea of housing costs in these areas.

1. Illinois

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with houses having light-colored roofs and neatly manicured lawns. The streets are lined with mature trees, and several cars are parked along the roads. The area looks green and well-maintained. — halbergman / istockphoto

halbergman / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.825%

Median home value: $289,000

2. New Jersey

Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets and mixed architectural styles. Buildings have flat and pitched roofs. In the background, a river and a city skyline are visible under a clear sky. Autumn foliage adds a splash of color. — felixmizioznikov / istockphoto

felixmizioznikov / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.773%

Median home value: $542,000

3. Connecticut

Quaint waterfront village with white houses and colorful autumn trees reflecting in calm water. Several boats docked at the pier under a clear blue sky. — DenisTangneyJr / istockphoto

DenisTangneyJr / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.485%

Median home value: $460,000

4. Nebraska

Aerial view of a cityscape featuring a long road extending into the horizon. Surrounding the road are residential and commercial buildings, with green spaces and a winding river to the left. The sky is clear and blue. — Wirestock / istockphoto

Wirestock / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.435%

Median home value: $290,000

5. Vermont

Aerial view of a quaint town nestled in a valley with surrounding hills. The town features scattered houses, a central church, and winding roads. Autumn foliage in vibrant orange, yellow, and green colors fills the landscape under a partly cloudy sky. — jimfeng / istockphoto

jimfeng / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.417%

Median home value: $395,800

6. New Hampshire

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood in autumn. Houses are surrounded by vibrant fall foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow. In the background, a city skyline with several tall buildings is visible under a clear blue sky. — DenisTangneyJr / istockphoto

DenisTangneyJr / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.413%

Median home value: $499,000

7. Texas

Row of suburban houses with brown and beige stucco exteriors, tiled roofs, and well-maintained gardens along a sidewalk. A car is parked on the street under a clear blue sky. — Skyhobo / istockphoto

Skyhobo / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.356%

Median home value: $349,000

8. Ohio

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with rows of modern houses featuring gray roofs. Neatly trimmed lawns and sidewalks line the winding streets, surrounded by lush green trees under an overcast sky. — halbergman / istockphoto

halbergman / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.306%

Median home value: $255,000

9. New York

Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with a distant city skyline. The sun sets, casting a warm glow on the skyscrapers across the river. Rows of houses in the foreground are surrounded by bare trees, under a clear evening sky. — TC Franco / istockphoto

TC Franco / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.263%

Median home value: $522,000

10. Wisconsin

Aerial view of a cityscape featuring a mix of residential and commercial buildings with a river flowing through. In the background, there's a large body of water and a partly cloudy sky. The city is bustling with greenery and roads. — Jon Mattrisch / istockphoto

Jon Mattrisch / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.254%

Median home value: $326,000

11. Iowa

A winding rural road leads through a lush green landscape toward a farm with red barns and scattered buildings under a bright blue sky filled with fluffy clouds. Rolling hills and fields stretch into the distance. — Willard / istockphoto

Willard / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.235%

Median home value: $241,000

12. Kansas

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a grid layout. Houses are surrounded by lawns, and there are a few cars on the roads. Farmland and silos are visible in the background under a clear sky. — Alex Potemkin / istockphoto

Alex Potemkin / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.194%

Median home value: $288,000

13. Pennsylvania

Aerial view of a quaint, tree-lined street in a small town. Houses with sloped roofs flank the winding road, which curves gently through the greenery. Cars are parked along the street, and the sun casts a warm glow over the scene. — Alex Potemkin / istockphoto

Alex Potemkin / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.190%

Median home value: $319,000

14. Michigan

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with numerous houses surrounded by trees. Streets wind through the area, and the leaves on the trees are a mixture of green and autumn colors, indicating a transition into fall. — halbergman / istockphoto

halbergman / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.148%

Median home value: $267,000

15. Rhode Island

DenisTangneyJr / istockphoto

DenisTangneyJr / istockphoto

Average property tax rate: 1.052%

Median home value: $518,000