Property Tax in Davis County
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Davis County taxes near national median
At 0.541%, Davis's effective tax rate sits nearly at the national median of 0.590%, placing it in the middle of U.S. counties for tax burden. The median annual tax of $2,546 runs just 5% below the national median of $2,690.
Utah's highest median annual tax
Davis ranks 9th among Utah's 29 counties in effective tax rate at 0.541%—0.043% above the state average of 0.498%. With a median property tax of $2,546, Davis homeowners pay $731 more annually than the statewide median, reflecting both higher home values and higher tax rates.
Steeper than most Wasatch Front counties
Davis's 0.541% rate exceeds neighboring Salt Lake (0.533%) and Weber (0.523%), though all three Wasatch Front counties run above the state average. Davis combines high home values ($470,500 median) with above-average tax rates, resulting in the state's steepest tax bills.
Davis County's substantial annual tax bill
The median Davis County home valued at $470,500 carries an annual property tax of $2,546. At roughly $212 per month, Davis homeowners pay significantly more than Utah residents elsewhere, though still less than national averages.
Appeals pay off in high-value county
With higher home values and tax bills, Davis County homeowners have more to gain from a successful assessment appeal. If recent appraisals or comparable sales show your property is valued below the county's assessment, challenging it could save hundreds annually.