Living here
Lancaster property tax
About 0.90% of home value a year, a median bill of $3,685.
Median property tax paid
$3,685/yr
US $2,969
Effective tax rate
0.90%
California 0.71% · US 0.98%
Median home value
$409,100
US $303,400
Estimate your property tax
Estimated yearly tax: $3,685 · about $307 a month
Uses Lancaster’s effective rate of 0.90%. Real bills depend on assessed value, exemptions and local levies; check your county assessor for the exact amount.
How Lancaster compares
- Lancaster0.90%
- California0.71%
- United States0.98%
- Palmdale0.98%
- Alhambra0.66%
- El Monte0.75%
- West Hollywood0.78%
- Simi Valley0.74%
- West Covina0.67%
- Beverly Hills0.50%
- Lancaster$3,685
- California$4,926
- United States$2,969
- Palmdale$4,248
- Alhambra$5,401
- El Monte$4,694
- West Hollywood$7,604
- Simi Valley$5,540
- West Covina$4,750
- Beverly Hills$10,001
California property tax rules
Proposition 13 limits the general property tax levy to 1% of assessed value, plus voter-approved bonds and special assessments. Assessed value can rise at most 2% a year until a sale or new construction.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Lancaster?
The effective rate, median taxes paid divided by median home value, is about 0.90% (California: 0.71%, US: 0.98%). Your actual bill depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local voter-approved levies.
How much is the average property tax bill in Lancaster?
The median homeowner pays $3,685 a year in real estate taxes, on a median home value of $409,100.
How do I estimate my property tax in Lancaster?
Multiply your home’s value by about 0.90% for a rough estimate, or use the estimator above. For an exact figure, check your county assessor or tax collector bill.
Are there property tax limits in California?
Proposition 13 limits the general property tax levy to 1% of assessed value, plus voter-approved bonds and special assessments. Assessed value can rise at most 2% a year until a sale or new construction.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (median real estate taxes paid and median home value for owner-occupied homes). Not tax advice.