Property Tax in Burke County
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Burke's taxes run well below national average
Burke County's effective tax rate of 0.907% sits comfortably below the national median, where homeowners typically pay $2,690 annually on a median-valued home. At just $978 per year, Burke residents pay roughly 64% less in property taxes than the national typical homeowner, placing the county in the lower-tax tier nationally.
Slightly above Georgia's state average rate
Burke County's 0.907% effective rate edges past Georgia's state average of 0.898%, though its median tax of $978 falls well short of the state median of $1,529. This reflects Burke's lower home values relative to other Georgia counties, with a median of just $107,800.
Competitive rates in the rural southeast
Among nearby rural counties, Burke's 0.907% rate sits in the middle of the pack—lower than Charlton County's 0.908% but higher than Candler County's 1.041%. Burke homeowners enjoy some of the region's most affordable property tax burdens thanks to modest home values and reasonable assessment practices.
Median Burke home costs $978 yearly
If you own a median-valued home in Burke County worth $107,800, you'll pay approximately $978 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically see an additional $332 added through escrow payments, bringing the annual total to around $1,310.
Many Burke homeowners could appeal assessments
Even in lower-tax counties, assessment errors happen—and Burke residents may be overvalued on the county rolls. If your home assessment seems high relative to recent sales in your neighborhood, a formal appeal could reduce your tax bill and put money back in your pocket.