The average amount people pay in property taxes in every US state

West Virginia has some seriously low tax rates, and low median home values to match.

Property tax rate: 0.59%

Median property value: $111,600

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $653

Arkansas is a pretty affordable state to live in, and low property taxes are a big help.

Property tax rate: 0.63%

Median property value: $118,500

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $743

Louisiana residents will face a fairly modest property tax rate, and a small payment of $795.

Property tax rate: 0.52%

Median property value: $152,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $795

With low property taxes and relatively nice weather year-round, South Carolina is a fairly affordable option for coastal living.

Property tax rate: 0.57%

Median property value: $148,600

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $851

Mississippi offers residents low property values in addition to tax rates below 1%.

Property tax rate: 0.80%

Median property value: $109,300

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $879

Kentucky's low tax rates make it an affordable place to own property.

Property tax rate: 0.86%

Median property value: $130,000

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,120

Tennessee is a fairly affordable place to own land, and it ties with Kentucky for annual taxes on a median value house.

Property tax rate: 0.74%

Median property value: $151,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,120

Oklahoma's tax rates are relatively high compared to others this low in the ranking, but affordable property values keep the annual tax owed down considerably.

Property tax rate: 0.90%

Median property value: $125,800

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,129

Indiana is a pretty affordable place to own property, with a tax rate well below 1%.

Property tax rate: 0.87%

Median property value: $130,200

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,130

While tax rates in Wyoming are fairly low, property rates are higher, putting it at a much higher spot on the list.

Property tax rate: 0.61%

Median property value: $204,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,256

New Mexico is fairly affordable, and offers residents some affordable tax rates.

Property tax rate: 0.78%

Median property value: $163,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,272

The property taxes in Idaho are fairly low, though property values are higher than many other states this low on the list.

Property tax rate: 0.75%

Median property value: $176,800

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,272

Delaware might have very low tax rates, but high property values make annual taxes on the median property higher than in other states.

Property tax rate: 0.56%

Median property value: $238,600

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,329

North Carolina is a fairly affordable place to own property.

Property tax rate: 0.86%

Median property value: $161,000

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,378

Arizona's high property values are high, but tax rates aren't too high.

Property tax rate: 0.72%

Median property value: $193,200

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,398

Missouri's tax rate is very close to 1%, but property values there aren't very high.

Property tax rate: 0.99%

Median property value: $145,400

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,435

A million dollars could get you quite a bit of house in Georgia, but with a 0.91% tax rate, you'll pay for it in taxes.

Property tax rate: 0.91%

Median property value: $158,400

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,448

Nevada's property values are high, but low taxes help to keep it affordable.

Property tax rate: 0.69%

Median property value: $216,400

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,331

Property isn't cheap in Hawaii — with median values at over $500,000, it's not super affordable. But, Hawaiians have the lowest tax rates in the US.

Property tax rate: 0.27%

Median property value: $563,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,529

Colorado offers residents a choice of big cities and more rural, mountain living, but both come with a pretty low tax rate in this state.

Property tax rate: 0.55%

Median property value: $286,100

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,575

Median property values above $200,000 make Utah expensive, but low tax rates are helpful.

Property tax rate: 0.66%

Median property value: $238,300

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,576

Florida falls somewhere in the middle when it comes to property taxes and home values.

Property tax rate: 0.98%

Median property value: $178,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,752

Montana has median home values at over the $200,000 mark, but relatively low property taxes.

Property tax rate: 0.42%

Median property value: $132,100

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $558

North Dakota comes in at the middle of the list, with tax rates over 1% and median home values higher than many other Midwestern states.

Property tax rate: 1.01%

Median property value: $174,100

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,765

Kansas residents pay higher tax rates than many of the states lower on this list, but median home values are much lower than many of those states.

Property tax rate: 1.40%

Median property value: $139,200

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $1,952

South Dakota's high tax rate makes up for the fact that median home values are affordable.

Property tax rate: 1.32%

Median property value: $152,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,012

Virginia has a pretty average tax rate, but high home values will cost Virginia homeowners more than most states.

Property tax rate: 0.80%

Median property value: $255,800

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,049

The typical Iowan will pay a higher rate than most Americans.

Property tax rate: 1.53%

Median property value: $137,200

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,099

Even with relatively low median home values, Ohio's tax rate over 1.50% puts it in the top 20 most expensive states for property taxes.

Property tax rate: 1.57%

Median property value: $137,200

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,099

With higher taxes and home values than its southern neighbor, Ohio, Michigan residents will pay a bit more.

Property tax rate: 1.64%

Median property value: $136,400

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,124

Minnesota residents will pay more than residents of neighboring states like North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa, thanks to higher home prices.

Property tax rate: 1.15%

Median property value: $199,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,225

High taxes in Maine mean that residents will pay a good amount for property tax.

Property tax rate: 1.35%

Median property value: $179,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,435

Nebraska's taxes are fairly high, meaning that residents will pay over $2,500 in taxes each year.

Property tax rate: 1.80%

Median property value: $142,400

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,565

Home values in Pennsylvania are a little bit higher than the median. But, high tax rates leave Pennsylvanians paying about $2,700 a year in property tax.

Property tax rate: 1.58%

Median property value: $170,500

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,691

Oregon's high tax rates and high home costs have Oregon residents paying just over $2,700 each year in property taxes alone.

Property tax rate: 1.04%

Median property value: $265,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,755

Texas doesn't have too high of a median home value, but high tax rates mean that the typical Texan will pay quite a bit in property taxes.

Property tax rate: 1.83%

Median property value: $151,500

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,775

The median property value in the US capital is $537,400, but low taxes mean that the typical DC resident will pay about $2,900 in property taxes.

Property tax rate: 0.55%

Median property value: $537,400

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,930

Washington has fairly high tax rates, and high median home values, too.

Property tax rate: 1.03%

Median property value: $286,800

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $2,958

The typical Alaskan homeowner will spend over $3,100 in property taxes each year.

Property tax rate: 1.19%

Median property value: $261,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,117

With median home prices at nearly $300,000, Maryland makes the top 10 states for highest property taxes.

Property tax rate: 1.10%

Median property value: $296,500

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,257

Wisconsin residents pay close to 2% in property taxes, putting it in the top 10 states in the US with the highest property taxes.

Property tax rate: 1.94%

Median property value: $169,300

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,286

With the third-highest median home values in the US, it's not shocking to see California near the top of the list.

Property tax rate: 0.77%

Median property value: $443,400

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $3,141

The typical Rhode Islander will pay over $4,000 a year in property taxes.

Property tax rate: 0.77%

Median property value: $242,200

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,013

The typical Vermonter will have a home half the value of the typical Californian, but will pay about $600 more in property tax each year than a Californian. Thank property taxes near 2% for that.

Property tax rate: 1.83%

Median property value: $220,600

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,040

Illinois homeowners will pay the second-highest property tax in the US at 2.31%.

Property tax rate: 2.31%

Median property value: $179,700

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,157

The typical Massachusetts homeowner will shell out over $4,300 each year for property taxes.

Property tax rate: 1.22%

Median property value: $352,600

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,309

New Yorkers' typically high home values make a typical tax rate turn into a nearly $5,000-per-year property tax payment.

Property tax rate: 1.68%

Median property value: $293,000

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $4,915

New Hampshire residents have the third-highest property tax values, and the typical resident will pay over $5,300 each year in property taxes.

Property tax rate: 2.20%

Median property value: $244,900

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $5,388

High tax rates and a high median home value makes property taxes in Connecticut rather expensive.

Property tax rate: 2.07%

Median property value: $270,000

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $5,582

The typical New Jersey homeowner will face about $7,800 each year, making it the most expensive state for property taxes in the US.

Property tax rate: 2.44%

Median property value: $321,100

Annual tax on the median-valued property: $7,840

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