Florida vs Oregon
Property‑Tax Comparison: Florida vs. Oregon
Both Florida and Oregon levy property taxes based on the assessed value of real‑estate. The following analysis uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey (5‑year estimates) to compare the two states on a set of standard metrics.
Side‑by‑Side Metrics
| Metric | Florida | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Effective property‑tax rate | 0.79 % | 0.83 % |
| Median home value | $325,000 | $454,200 |
| Median annual property tax | $2,555 | $3,767 |
| Tax on a $250,000 home | $1,966 | $2,074 |
| Tax on a $500,000 home | $3,931 | $4,147 |
| Median household income | $71,711 | $80,426 |
Sources: According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5‑year estimates.
Which State Has the Lower Tax Burden?
- Winner (lower effective tax rate): Florida
- Tax‑rate difference: 0.04 percentage points, which is a 5.21 % relative difference (0.04 / 0.79 ≈ 5.21 %).
- Annual tax difference on a $250k home: $108 (Florida $1,966 vs. Oregon $2,074).
- Annual tax difference on a $500k home: $216 (Florida $3,931 vs. Oregon $4,147).
Why Florida wins: The effective property‑tax rate in Florida (0.79 %) is modestly lower than Oregon’s rate of 0.83 %. Because the rate is applied to the assessed value of a property, a lower rate produces lower annual taxes across comparable home prices.
Who Might Find This Comparison Most Relevant?
- Current and prospective homeowners evaluating overall cost of ownership in the two states.
- Retirees who consider property taxes as part of fixed‑income budgeting; a lower rate can reduce annual expenses.
- Real‑estate investors comparing cash‑flow implications of owning rental properties in each market.
- Policy analysts interested in state‑level tax structures and their relationship to median household income.
These groups can use the figures above to gauge how property‑tax obligations differ between Florida and Oregon, independent of other tax categories (e.g., income or sales tax).
Further Reading
- Detailed information on Florida’s property‑tax system: Florida property tax
- Detailed information on Oregon’s property‑tax system: Oregon property tax
Based on the most recent ACS estimates, the data reflect average conditions for the 2023 reporting period.
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Data Source
All figures are drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey (5‑year estimates). This comprehensive dataset provides reliable, standardized property tax information across all states.