Property Tax in Pike County
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Pike taxes remain below national median
Pike County's effective rate of 0.924% is well below the national median, and at $2,456 annually, Pike's median property tax bill nearly matches the national median of $2,690. This near-parity masks Pike's higher home values—the county's median of $265,700 approaches the national median of $281,900.
Pike ranks above Georgia average
Pike County's 0.924% effective rate is slightly above Georgia's state average of 0.898%, placing it in the middle-to-upper range of the state's counties. The median tax bill of $2,456 is $927 higher than Georgia's state median of $1,529, driven by higher property values.
Higher-priced homes than Pierce County
Pike County's median home value of $265,700 substantially exceeds neighboring Pierce County's $132,100, which explains why Pike's median tax bill ($2,456) more than doubles Pierce's ($1,209). Both counties maintain similar tax rates, but Pike's wealthier housing market produces considerably higher tax payments.
Expect $2,456 annually on median home
On Pike County's median home value of $265,700 with an effective rate of 0.924%, the typical property owner pays $2,456 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow, that climbs to around $2,606, making Pike's tax burden one of the highest among comparable Georgia counties.
Review your assessment this year
Pike County homeowners, particularly those in higher-value properties, should verify their assessments against recent sales of comparable homes. A formal appeal can be filed if your assessed value exceeds the county's estimate of fair market value, potentially saving thousands over time.