Property Tax in Wicomico County
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Wicomico's rate sits above national norm
Wicomico County's 0.887% effective rate exceeds the national median of 0.87%, placing it in the 52nd percentile. Its median home value of $238,900 falls below the U.S. median of $281,900, resulting in a moderate absolute tax bill despite a slightly above-average rate.
Just above Maryland's state average
Wicomico's 0.887% rate edges slightly above Maryland's 0.957% state average, placing it in the mid-range of Maryland's 24 counties. The $2,120 median tax bill falls well below the state average of $3,328, benefiting from lower home values.
Affordable Eastern Shore option
Wicomico's 0.887% rate trails Queen Anne's (0.793%) and Worcester County (0.755%), but beats none of its Eastern Shore neighbors. At $2,120 median tax, it's lower than all comparable regional counties in absolute terms.
Approximately $2,120 annually
The median Wicomico County property, valued at $238,900, carries a property tax bill of roughly $2,120 per year. Over 30 years, that totals about $63,600 in property taxes.
Your assessment needs a checkup
With a median home value of $238,900, property appreciation often outpaces assessment updates, leaving owners overcharged. Requesting a reassessment takes minutes and could recover $200–$400 annually.