Burke County property tax
Homeowners in Burke County, Georgia typically pay about 0.68% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,025 on a median home value of $151,600.
Typical effective rate
0.68%
higher than 63% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,025
per year
Median home value
$151,600
In GA
#136
of 158 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.68% — 28% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 12% lower than the Georgia median of 0.77%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,354 for mortgaged homes, $809 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 136th highest effective rate of 158 ranked Georgia counties; nationally it sits around the 37th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Burke County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.68%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Burke County, GA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Burke County is 0.68% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,025) divided by the median home value ($151,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Burke County?
The median owner-occupied home in Burke County is valued at $151,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,025 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,354, versus $809 for homes without one.
How does Burke County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Burke County's effective rate is 12% lower than the Georgia median, ranking 136th of 158 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Georgia counties
Counties ranked closest to Burke County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Georgia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | Cherokee County | 0.69% | $2,985 |
| 134 | Putnam County | 0.68% | $1,698 |
| 135 | Murray County | 0.68% | $1,225 |
| 137 | Cobb County | 0.67% | $2,720 |
| 138 | Laurens County | 0.66% | $1,021 |
| 139 | Catoosa County | 0.65% | $1,566 |
Official data & resources for Burke County
- Burke County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Burke County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Burke County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.