San Francisco, CA variant. This is a San Francisco, 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 Francisco property tax runs about 0.62% of value - roughly $8,277/year on the $1,335,000 median home.
Property tax in San Francisco
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 0.62% effective rate captures San Francisco's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $1,335,000 median home that's $8,277/year ($690/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About San Francisco, CA
San Francisco does not levy a personal city income tax on wages, though residents pay California state income tax, among the highest in the nation.
San Francisco is one of the most expensive housing markets in the United States, with very high home prices and rents.
San Francisco's economy is dominated by the technology sector and finance, which drive its exceptionally high cost of living.
Worked example: $1,335,000 home
$1,335,000 × 0.62% = $8,277/year. A $600,000 San Francisco home would owe about $3,720.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $1,335,000
- Median rent: $3,550/mo
- Median household income: $136,689
- Local sales tax: 8.625%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.62%
- Cost of living index: 244 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in San Francisco?
About 0.62% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median San Francisco home?
Roughly $8,277 per year.