What is the property tax rate in Atwater, CA?

Atwater has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.65%. On a median home valued at $340,600, homeowners pay approximately $2,218 per year in property taxes.

How does Atwater compare to Merced County?

Atwater's effective rate of 0.65% is 3% lower than the Merced County average of 0.67%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,634, while Atwater homeowners pay an estimated $2,218.

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

Based on Atwater's effective rate of 0.65%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,950 per year, or about $163 per month.

Atwater Property Tax Rate

Merced County, California

0.65%effective rate

Atwater is located in Merced County, California. Homeowners in Atwater pay a median of $2,218 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $340,600, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.65%. This is 3% lower than the Merced County average of 0.67%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.65%

vs 0.67% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,218

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$340,600

2024 estimate

Population📍

32,013

Atwater, CA

How Atwater Compares

Atwater

0.65%

Merced County Average

0.67%

California Average

0.70%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Merced County

Compare property tax rates for 3 cities in Merced County, California.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Merced	89,766	$2,443	0.70%
Los Banos	46,776	$2,864	0.68%
Atwater	32,013	$2,218	0.65%

About Property Taxes in Atwater

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,950

$163/month · Rate: 0.65%

Merced 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.