Property Tax in Prince George's County
via TaxByCounty
Prince George's taxes rank high nationally
At 1.153%, Prince George's effective tax rate sits well above the national median of 0.87%, placing it in the 73rd percentile—meaning most Americans live in counties with lower tax rates. The median home here costs $404,300, significantly above the national median of $281,900, which amplifies the tax burden.
Third-highest rate in Maryland
Prince George's 1.153% effective rate exceeds Maryland's state average of 0.957% by nearly 20%. Among Maryland's 24 counties and Baltimore City, Prince George's ranks third-highest in effective tax rate, behind only Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County.
Taxing its way above the suburbs
Prince George's taxes hit harder than St. Mary's County (0.868%) and Washington County (0.886%), though it falls below Baltimore's rate. The $4,662 median tax here runs about $1,330 more than St. Mary's County residents pay, despite only a $13,400 difference in median home value.
What that rate means in dollars
A homeowner with the median-priced $404,300 property in Prince George's pays roughly $4,662 annually in property taxes. Over 30 years, that totals nearly $140,000 in property taxes alone—before any interest on a mortgage.
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