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Wicomico County, MD Property Tax Calculator
Wicomico County homeowners pay a median $2,171 a year in property tax, 0.85% of a median $254,700 home: below Maryland's 0.97% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Wicomico County by home value, at 0.85%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $130,000 | $1,108 | $92 |
| $190,000 | $1,619 | $135 |
| $250,000 | $2,130 | $178 |
| $380,000 | $3,238 | $270 |
| $510,000 | $4,345 | $362 |
Wicomico County against Maryland and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wicomico County | 0.85% | $2,171 | $254,700 | $76,210 |
| Maryland | 0.97% | $4,093 | $419,900 | $103,678 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Wicomico County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Wicomico County?
The effective rate is 0.85%: a median $2,171 a year on a median $254,700 home. That's the 12th highest of the 18 Maryland counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Wicomico County?
About $3,408 a year, $284 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Wicomico County compare with the rest of Maryland?
Its rate is below the state's 0.97%. Across Maryland, covered counties range from 0.73% to 1.46%.
How do I lower my Wicomico County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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