How much are property taxes in Del Mar, CA?
Homeowners in Del Mar, CA pay a median of $9,929 (±$2,393) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $10,000 or more.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $6,614.
In Del Mar, the median real estate tax went from $7,904 in 2015–2019 to $9,929 in 2020–2024 (+25.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $9,929 (±$2,393)
- With a mortgage
- $10,000 or more
- Without a mortgage
- $6,614
Real estate taxes in Del Mar against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Del Mar | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,929 (±$2,393) | $5,774 (±$47) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $10,000 or more | $6,375 (±$55) | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $6,614 (±$963) | $4,129 (±$91) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $2,000,000 or more | $854,700 (±$3,996) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In Del Mar, the median real estate tax is higher than in San Diego County ($5,774).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In San Diego County, Del Mar ranks 6 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 115 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How property taxes in Del Mar have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,904 (±$2,162) | $9,929 (±$2,393) | +25.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Del Mar
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar | — | $9,929 (±$2,393) | — |
| Solana Beach | 1.9 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Fairbanks Ranch | 4.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 5.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Encinitas | 6.0 mi | $8,293 (±$571) | Not measurably different |
| Lake San Marcos | 11 mi | $4,960 (±$633) | Lower |
| Carlsbad | 12 mi | $8,020 (±$340) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Grove | 12 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| San Diego | 13 mi | $5,945 (±$96) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake San Marcos, CA ($4,960), San Diego, CA ($5,945).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Coronado | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Solana Beach | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Fairbanks Ranch | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Harmony Grove | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Rancho Santa Fe | $10,000 or more |
| 6 | Del Mar | $9,929 (±$2,393) |
| 7 | Encinitas | $8,293 (±$571) |
| 8 | Carlsbad | $8,020 (±$340) |
| 9 | Jamul | $7,743 (±$725) |
| 10 | Hidden Meadows | $7,702 (±$1,264) |
| 11 | Valley Center | $7,249 (±$787) |
| 12 | Poway | $6,843 (±$299) |
Showing 12 of 48 places in San Diego County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Del Mar
How much are property taxes in Del Mar?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Del Mar, CA is $9,929 (±$2,393) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have property taxes in Del Mar gone up?
In Del Mar, the median real estate tax went from $7,904 in 2015–2019 to $9,929 in 2020–2024 (+25.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Del Mar higher than in San Diego County?
In Del Mar, the median real estate tax is higher than in San Diego County ($5,774).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Del Mar city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Del Mar city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Del Mar city, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Del Mar city, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Del Mar city, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Del Mar city, California (place:18506, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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