Property Tax in Caledonia County
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Caledonia has Vermont's steepest tax rate
At 1.830%, Caledonia County's effective tax rate ranks among the nation's highest, exceeding the national median of 1.099% by 66%. The median tax bill of $3,951 remains below the national median of $2,690 only because homes here are significantly less valuable than the national median.
Highest effective rate in the state
Caledonia County leads Vermont with a 1.830% effective tax rate, well above the state average of 1.718%. This represents the steepest burden among all 14 Vermont counties, driving higher levies on owners despite lower property values.
Essex and Addison pay significantly less
Caledonia's 1.830% rate substantially outpaces neighboring Essex County's 1.688% and Addison County's 1.693% to the west. Only Bennington's 1.708% comes close, making Caledonia's tax environment notably more burdensome across the region.
Annual tax runs $3,951 on median home
On the county's median home value of $215,900, a 1.830% rate equals roughly $3,951 in annual taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $4,204 per year, while those without pay approximately $3,613.
Appeals are worth considering here
With Caledonia bearing Vermont's highest tax rates, any assessment overvaluation compounds the burden significantly more than in other counties. Given the steeper levies, it's particularly worthwhile to verify your assessment matches comparable sales and pursue an appeal if it doesn't align with market values.