What is the property tax rate in Oildale, CA?

Oildale has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.04%. On a median home valued at $225,000, homeowners pay approximately $2,345 per year in property taxes.

How does Oildale compare to Kern County?

Oildale's effective rate of 1.04% is 18% higher than the Kern County average of 0.88%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,984, while Oildale homeowners pay an estimated $2,345.

How much are property taxes in Oildale on a $300,000 home?

Based on Oildale's effective rate of 1.04%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $3,120 per year, or about $260 per month.

Oildale Property Tax Rate

Kern County, California

1.04%effective rate

Oildale is located in Kern County, California. Homeowners in Oildale pay a median of $2,345 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $225,000, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.04%. This is 18% higher than the Kern County average of 0.88%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.04%

vs 0.88% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,345

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$225,000

2024 estimate

Population📍

34,971

Oildale, CA

How Oildale Compares

Oildale

1.04%

Kern County Average

0.88%

California Average

0.70%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Kern County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in Kern County, California.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Oildale	34,971	$2,345	1.04%
Bakersfield	408,366	$3,468	1.00%
East Niles	28,586	$2,239	0.98%
Ridgecrest	28,138	$2,258	0.96%
Wasco	26,222	$1,942	0.77%
Delano	50,835	$1,878	0.69%

About Property Taxes in Oildale

Property taxes in Oildale are collected by Kern County. Tax exemptions available to Kern County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Oildale. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Kern County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,120

$260/month · Rate: 1.04%

Kern County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.