Los Angeles, CA variant. This is a Los Angeles, CA-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.
Los Angeles property tax runs about 0.71% of value - roughly $7,633/year on the $1,075,000 median home.
Property tax in Los Angeles
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 0.71% effective rate captures Los Angeles's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $1,075,000 median home that's $7,633/year ($636/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles does not impose a separate city income tax, so residents pay California state income tax but no additional municipal income levy on wages.
Los Angeles is a high-cost housing market with elevated home prices and rents, reflecting strong demand and limited supply across a sprawling metro area.
Los Angeles is the center of the entertainment industry and also has major trade, aerospace, and tourism sectors that shape its cost of living.
Worked example: $1,075,000 home
$1,075,000 × 0.71% = $7,633/year. A $600,000 Los Angeles home would owe about $4,260.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $1,075,000
- Median rent: $3,175/mo
- Median household income: $76,135
- Local sales tax: 9.5%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.71%
- Cost of living index: 168 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Los Angeles?
About 0.71% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median Los Angeles home?
Roughly $7,633 per year.