Highest US Property Taxes by State and County
February 20, 2026·4 days ago·via CBS News
American homeowners face crushing property tax burdens, with Illinois topping effective rates nationwide and New Jersey hitting 2.23% according to Tax Foundation data, while Hawaii sits lowest at 0.27%. Counties like New York County (Manhattan) demand over $10,000 yearly from typical owners, joined by eight New Jersey spots, more New York areas, Virginia's Falls Church City, and California's Marin County.
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