Sacramento, CA variant. This is a Sacramento, 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.
Sacramento property tax runs about 0.79% of value - roughly $4,227/year on the $535,000 median home.
Property tax in Sacramento
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 0.79% effective rate captures Sacramento's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $535,000 median home that's $4,227/year ($352/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About Sacramento, CA
Sacramento is subject to California's state income and sales taxes.
Sacramento's housing market is expensive by national standards, though more accessible than the Bay Area.
Sacramento is California's state capital, and government is a major employer; its cost of living runs well above the national average.
Worked example: $535,000 home
$535,000 × 0.79% = $4,227/year. A $600,000 Sacramento home would owe about $4,740.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $535,000
- Median rent: $2,050/mo
- Median household income: $75,852
- Local sales tax: 8.75%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.79%
- Cost of living index: 119 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Sacramento?
About 0.79% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median Sacramento home?
Roughly $4,227 per year.