How much are property taxes in Homestead Valley, CA?
Homeowners in Homestead Valley, CA pay a median of $1,994 (±$359) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,192.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,803.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $245,900.
In Homestead Valley, the median real estate tax went from $1,146 in 2015–2019 to $1,994 in 2020–2024 (+74.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,994 (±$359)
- With a mortgage
- $2,192
- Without a mortgage
- $1,803
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Homestead Valley against San Bernardino County, its state and the nation
| Homestead Valley | San Bernardino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,994 (±$359) | $3,538 (±$36) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,192 (±$418) | $3,904 (±$47) | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,803 (±$578) | $2,600 (±$53) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $245,900 (±$77,937) | $505,000 (±$4,319) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In Homestead Valley, the median real estate tax is lower than in San Bernardino County ($3,538).
It is also lower than in California ($5,124).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In San Bernardino County, Homestead Valley ranks 37 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 911 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Homestead Valley
The median tax ($1,994) is 0.8% of the median home value ($245,900).
Across San Bernardino County the same ratio is 0.7%.
Across California it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Homestead Valley have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,146 (±$134) | $1,994 (±$359) | +74.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $146,600 (±$21,162) | $245,900 (±$77,937) | +67.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $948 (±$73) | $1,800 (±$219) | +89.9% | Up 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 Homestead Valley
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Valley | — | $1,994 (±$359) | — |
| Yucca Valley | 10 mi | $2,882 (±$188) | Higher |
| Joshua Tree | 12 mi | $1,993 (±$287) | Not measurably different |
| Morongo Valley | 16 mi | $1,874 (±$476) | Not measurably different |
| Twentynine Palms | 22 mi | $1,824 (±$185) | Not measurably different |
| Big Bear City | 22 mi | $3,625 (±$213) | Higher |
| Desert Hot Springs | 23 mi | $3,507 (±$268) | Higher |
| Desert Edge | 24 mi | $543 (±$136) | Lower |
| Garnet | 25 mi | $2,252 (±$259) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Desert Edge, CA ($543).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Yucca Valley, CA ($2,882), Big Bear City, CA ($3,625), Desert Hot Springs, CA ($3,507).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across San Bernardino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Apple Valley | $2,772 (±$120) |
| 32 | San Bernardino | $2,594 (±$91) |
| 33 | Hesperia | $2,522 (±$122) |
| 34 | Mountain View Acres | $2,519 (±$414) |
| 35 | Phelan | $2,442 (±$267) |
| 36 | Muscoy | $2,099 (±$881) |
| 37 | Homestead Valley | $1,994 (±$359) |
| 38 | Joshua Tree | $1,993 (±$287) |
| 39 | Morongo Valley | $1,874 (±$476) |
| 40 | Twentynine Palms | $1,824 (±$185) |
| 41 | Lucerne Valley | $1,764 (±$384) |
| 42 | Barstow | $1,673 (±$188) |
| 43 | Lenwood | $1,350 (±$196) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in San Bernardino County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Homestead Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Homestead Valley
How much are property taxes in Homestead Valley?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Homestead Valley, CA is $1,994 (±$359) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Homestead Valley?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.8% of the median home value in Homestead Valley, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Homestead Valley gone up?
In Homestead Valley, the median real estate tax went from $1,146 in 2015–2019 to $1,994 in 2020–2024 (+74.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Homestead Valley higher than in San Bernardino County?
In Homestead Valley, the median real estate tax is lower than in San Bernardino County ($3,538).
It is also lower than in California ($5,124).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homestead Valley CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homestead Valley CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Homestead Valley CDP, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Homestead Valley CDP, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Homestead Valley CDP, 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 Homestead Valley CDP, California (place:34392, 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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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