San Diego, CA variant. This is a San Diego, 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.
San Diego property tax runs about 0.73% of value - roughly $7,191/year on the $985,000 median home.
Property tax in San Diego
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 0.73% effective rate captures San Diego's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $985,000 median home that's $7,191/year ($599/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About San Diego, CA
San Diego has no city income tax, so residents pay California state income tax without an added municipal wage levy.
San Diego is a high-cost coastal housing market with elevated home prices and rents driven by desirable climate and limited supply.
San Diego's economy is shaped by a large military presence, biotechnology, defense, and tourism.
Worked example: $985,000 home
$985,000 × 0.73% = $7,191/year. A $600,000 San Diego home would owe about $4,380.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $985,000
- Median rent: $3,200/mo
- Median household income: $89,457
- Local sales tax: 7.75%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.73%
- Cost of living index: 161 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in San Diego?
About 0.73% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median San Diego home?
Roughly $7,191 per year.