Oakland, CA variant. This is a Oakland, 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.
Oakland property tax runs about 0.69% of value - roughly $6,003/year on the $870,000 median home.
Property tax in Oakland
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 0.69% effective rate captures Oakland's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $870,000 median home that's $6,003/year ($500/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About Oakland, CA
Oakland is subject to California's state income and sales taxes.
Oakland has very expensive housing as part of the San Francisco Bay Area market.
Oakland is a major Bay Area economic center with a busy port, and its cost of living is among the highest in the nation.
Worked example: $870,000 home
$870,000 × 0.69% = $6,003/year. A $600,000 Oakland home would owe about $4,140.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $870,000
- Median rent: $2,900/mo
- Median household income: $92,237
- Local sales tax: 10.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.69%
- Cost of living index: 154 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Oakland?
About 0.69% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median Oakland home?
Roughly $6,003 per year.