Property Tax in Worcester County
via TaxByCounty
Worcester's rate sits below national median
Worcester County's 0.755% effective rate falls well below the national median of 0.87%, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally. With a median home value of $348,100—above the U.S. median of $281,900—this low rate yields attractive absolute tax bills.
Among Maryland's lowest-taxing counties
Worcester's 0.755% rate sits about 21% below Maryland's state average of 0.957%, making it one of the state's most tax-friendly counties. The $2,629 median tax bill comes in well below the state average of $3,328, despite homes here commanding solid prices.
Second-lowest on the Eastern Shore
Worcester's 0.755% rate edges below Queen Anne's (0.793%) and beats Wicomico (0.887%), though only Talbot (0.658%) taxes lower on the Eastern Shore. At $2,629 median tax, Worcester offers strong value compared to comparable-priced homes elsewhere in Maryland.
Just $2,629 per year on average
A Worcester County homeowner with the median property value of $348,100 pays roughly $2,629 annually in property taxes. Over 30 years, that amounts to approximately $78,900 in cumulative property taxes.
Don't assume your assessment is fair
Even in tax-efficient counties, roughly 15–20% of assessments are inflated above true market value. Requesting a reassessment is free and could save you $300–$500 per year.