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Worcester County, MD Property Tax Calculator
Worcester County homeowners pay a median $2,738 a year in property tax, 0.73% of a median $374,700 home: below Maryland's 0.97% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Worcester County by home value, at 0.73%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $190,000 | $1,389 | $116 |
| $280,000 | $2,047 | $171 |
| $370,000 | $2,705 | $225 |
| $560,000 | $4,094 | $341 |
| $750,000 | $5,483 | $457 |
Worcester County against Maryland and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | 0.73% | $2,738 | $374,700 | $81,745 |
| 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 Worcester 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 Worcester County?
The effective rate is 0.73%: a median $2,738 a year on a median $374,700 home. That's the 18th highest of the 18 Maryland counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Worcester County?
About $2,924 a year, $244 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Worcester 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 Worcester 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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