District of Columbia variant. This is a District of Columbia-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
District of Columbia's effective property tax rate of 0.57% means the owner of a median $670,000 home pays roughly $3,819 per year - a figure that varies widely by state.
How District of Columbia property tax is calculated
Property tax = assessed value × local millage rate. The 0.57% effective rate shown here is the statewide average of tax paid relative to market value, which smooths over county-by-county differences.
On the $670,000 District of Columbia median home, that works out to about $3,819/year or $318/month - often escrowed into your mortgage payment.
About taxes and housing in District of Columbia
The District of Columbia imposes a graduated income tax with a top marginal rate near 10.75%.
The District has a low effective property tax rate near 0.57%, but median home values are among the highest in the country around $670,000.
The District of Columbia's economy is dominated by the federal government, professional services, and the many associations and contractors that support it.
Worked example: tax on a $670,000 home
$670,000 × 0.57% = $3,819 per year. A $500,000 home in District of Columbia would owe about $2,850 annually at the same effective rate.
Quick reference
- State income tax: 4-10.75% across 7 brackets
- State sales tax: 6% (plus 0.00% avg local)
- Median home value: $670,000
- Median household income: $101,027
- Effective property tax rate: 0.57%
- Avg auto insurance: $1,818/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's effective property tax rate averages 0.57% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a $670,000 home in District of Columbia?
About $3,819 per year at the 0.57% effective rate.