Property taxes are a cost no homeowner can avoid—and in 2025, some states are seeing bigger increases than others. According to Realtor.com®, homeowners in Maryland, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Tennessee will see higher bills this year. Why? Mainly because home values have gone up, and some local governments have raised their tax rates. The average property tax bill in the U.S. rose to $3,500 in 2024, a 2.8% increase from the year before. In fact, nearly 60% of homes across the country had the

Property taxes are rising as home values and local rates climb—but some states still keep them surprisingly low. In 2024, the median U.S. property tax hit $3,500, up 2.8% from 2023. The lowest in the nation? West Virginia, with a median tax bill of just $728 and a median home list price of $261,500. See the full list: https://rltor.cm/A3gkef | Realtor.com