Thomson, Georgia Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Thomson, Georgia
Thomson has a total of 5,172 properties with a cumulative value of $727.4M, making up 81.14% of all real estate value in McDuffie County. Property taxes in Thomson totaled $6.7M, with the average homeowner paying $1,299 in taxes, slightly higher than the county average of $1,294. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is determined by the local tax assessor.
The property tax timeline in Georgia begins on January 1st, when the property values are assessed. Property value notices are then issued between April and July, and property owners have 30 to 45 days after the notices are mailed to file an appeal. Finally, property tax bills are issued on September 1st.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| McDuffie Clerk of Court | (706) 595-2134 |
| McDuffie Tax Commissioner | (706) 595-2132 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | April - July |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | 30 to 45 days after notices mailed |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | September 1st |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | May - December, Varies by jurisdiction, Fulton County - October 15th |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Solar/Wind | Not Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Thomson, Georgia
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Thomson, Georgia
Thomson, Georgia has an average property tax rate of 0.92%, which is slightly higher than the average property tax rate in McDuffie County of 0.91%. This difference is likely due to the fact that Thomson is the county seat and has a higher concentration of businesses and government buildings than other parts of the county.
Property tax rates in Thomson also vary across ZIP codes. The ZIP code with the highest effective property tax rate is 30824, at 0.92%. This is likely due to the higher home values in this area. On the other hand, the ZIP code with the lowest effective property tax rate is not available, but it is likely to be lower due to the lower home values in that area. Overall, Thomson property tax rates are slightly higher than the rest of McDuffie County, but they still remain relatively low compared to other parts of the state.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Thomson, Georgia. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30824 | $39,611 | $66,214 | $101,944 | $171,191 | $261,657 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Thomson, Georgia.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30824 | $280 | $594 | $1,029 | $1,743 | $2,586 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30824 | 0.71% | 0.90% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 0.99% |
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Real Estate Values in Thomson, Georgia
Average Home Value in Thomson, Georgia
Last updated: November 2023
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Housing Expenses in Thomson, Georgia
Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.
Monthly Consumer Expenses for South region
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