Average property tax rates in Maryland
Across the 24 Maryland counties and independent cities we index here, modeled effective rates average about 1.04% (population-weighted), which works out to roughly $4,161 per year on each jurisdiction’s own benchmark before exemptions—open a row for the exact home-value assumption behind that place’s figure.
Summaries here include only counties and independent cities in the current dataset—not every subdivision in the state.
- Indexed jurisdictions
- 24
- Avg. effective rate
- 1.04%
- Population-weighted from indexed county and independent city rows in this state.
Avg. modeled annual tax (same basis): $4,161
How this compares nationally
The population-weighted average modeled rate across indexed Maryland counties and independent cities is 1.04%. That sits near the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—use it as context, not a benchmark for “fair” taxation.
Orientation band (~1–1.3%): broad U.S. survey context. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).
Tools
Ballpark from average rate
Uses a population-weighted average effective rate across the counties and independent cities we publish for Maryland. Open a county or city page for jurisdiction-specific figures.
Your value
Illustrative annual tax
$4,141
Uses the state’s population-weighted average effective rate (1.04%) across indexed counties—not a specific jurisdiction.
Scaled by 1.04% — the population-weighted mean effective rate across indexed county and independent city rows in this state (weights fall back to equal per row when population is missing). Not specific to any one jurisdiction.
Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.
Counties & independent cities
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| Allegany County | 1.08% | $1,609 | $149,200 | 67,097 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County | 0.85% | $3,836 | $450,300 | 602,350 |
| Baltimore City | 1.48% | $3,236 | $219,300 | 568,271 |
| Baltimore County | 1.10% | $3,645 | $330,000 | 852,425 |
| Calvert County | 0.88% | $3,858 | $440,200 | 94,913 |
| Caroline County | 0.92% | $2,513 | $272,400 | 34,248 |
| Carroll County | 0.94% | $3,837 | $406,400 | 177,108 |
| Cecil County | 0.98% | $3,059 | $311,800 | 106,305 |
| Charles County | 1.04% | $4,179 | $402,300 | 174,478 |
| Dorchester County | 0.95% | $2,399 | $252,300 | 33,138 |
FAQ
Common questions
Statewide orientation for Maryland—open a county or city page for parcel-level rules.
What do these Maryland county pages show?
Each indexed Maryland county page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) with an implied effective rate (median tax ÷ median value), plus state statutory and agency references.
Why is the statewide average different from one Maryland county?
This hub averages population-weighted implied rates across 24 counties using POPESTIMATE2024 (or ACS B01003 where aligned in source data). Each county’s median tax ÷ median value reflects its own housing stock—not your parcel.
When are property taxes due in Maryland?
Maryland property tax due dates are set by county and municipal collectors—many jurisdictions bill in July and December installments—confirm on your tax bill or SDAT materials.
How should I compare Maryland counties to the rest of the U.S.?
Maryland county pages use ACS 2023 medians—align comparisons to the same Census definitions; local assessments, classes (especially in Hawaii), and district millage drive actual bills. See our national context note and Rate Gazetteer’s methodology page.