Marion County Property Tax Rate
Oregon
Marion County, Oregon has an effective property tax rate of 0.84%, which is 9% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $416,400, homeowners pay approximately $3,490 per year in property taxes. Marion County ranks #7 out of 36 counties in Oregon for property tax rates. Since 2020, the median bill has risen 23.6% while home values gained 54.1%. The county's largest city with its own tax profile is Salem, where the median annual bill is $3,936.
$3,490
Per year
$416,400
2024 estimate
4.51%
Median income: $77,351
#7
of 36 counties in OR
Tax Breakdown
With Mortgage
$3,559
median annual tax
Without Mortgage
$3,325
median annual tax
Homeowners with a mortgage in Marion County pay on average $234 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.
How Marion County Compares
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Historical Property Tax Trends
Between 2020 and 2024, the median property tax bill in Marion County rose 23.6% (from $2,824 to $3,490), while the median home value climbed 54.1%. The effective tax rate fell from 1.04% to 0.84% over the same period.
| Year | Median Tax | Median Home Value | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,824 | $270,300 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | $2,956 | $293,800 | 1.01% |
| 2022 | $3,211 | $352,500 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | $3,382 | $383,300 | 0.88% |
| 2024 | $3,490 | $416,400 | 0.84% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Oregon Property Tax Exemptions
Available to Marion County homeowners
Property Tax Deferral (Senior/Disabled)
All property taxes deferred; repaid with 6% interest upon sale or transfer
Homeowners age 62+ or disabled; income limits apply
Disabled Veteran
Up to $28,045 of assessed value (adjusted annually); higher exemption for total disability
Veterans with 40%+ service-connected disability
Property Tax Measure 5 Limit
$5 per $1,000 of real market value for education; $10 per $1,000 for general government
Applies to all properties automatically
Not sure which exemption applies to you? See our full homestead exemption guide for all 50 states, including amounts and application deadlines.
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Estimated Annual Property Tax
$2,520
$210/month · Rate: 0.84%
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.