How much are property taxes in Valley Center, CA?
Homeowners in Valley Center, CA pay a median of $7,249 (±$787) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $7,809.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,837.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $883,700.
In Valley Center, the median real estate tax went from $5,283 in 2015–2019 to $7,249 in 2020–2024 (+37.2%).
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
- $7,249 (±$787)
- With a mortgage
- $7,809
- Without a mortgage
- $5,837
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Valley Center against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Valley Center | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,249 (±$787) | $5,774 (±$47) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $7,809 (±$912) | $6,375 (±$55) | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,837 (±$932) | $4,129 (±$91) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $883,700 (±$39,501) | $854,700 (±$3,996) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In Valley Center, 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, Valley Center ranks 11 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 214 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 Valley Center
The median tax ($7,249) is 0.8% of the median home value ($883,700).
Across San Diego 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 Valley Center have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,283 (±$662) | $7,249 (±$787) | +37.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $614,800 (±$22,785) | $883,700 (±$39,501) | +43.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $3,201 (±$206) | $3,812 (±$433) | +19.1% | 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 Valley Center
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Center | — | $7,249 (±$787) | — |
| Hidden Meadows | 6.0 mi | $7,702 (±$1,264) | Not measurably different |
| Escondido | 7.7 mi | $4,898 (±$266) | Lower |
| Bonsall | 11 mi | $6,747 (±$1,118) | Not measurably different |
| San Marcos | 11 mi | $6,608 (±$339) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Grove | 12 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Vista | 13 mi | $4,929 (±$166) | Lower |
| Lake San Marcos | 14 mi | $4,960 (±$633) | Lower |
| Rainbow | 14 mi | $5,134 (±$784) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Escondido, CA ($4,898), Vista, CA ($4,929), Lake San Marcos, CA ($4,960).
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) | 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) |
| 13 | Bonsall | $6,747 (±$1,118) |
| 14 | San Marcos | $6,608 (±$339) |
| 15 | Granite Hills | $6,109 (±$1,213) |
| 16 | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | $6,104 (±$442) |
| 17 | Eucalyptus Hills | $6,094 (±$1,959) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in San Diego County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Valley Center 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 Valley Center
How much are property taxes in Valley Center?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Valley Center, CA is $7,249 (±$787) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Valley Center?
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 Valley Center, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Valley Center gone up?
In Valley Center, the median real estate tax went from $5,283 in 2015–2019 to $7,249 in 2020–2024 (+37.2%).
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 Valley Center higher than in San Diego County?
In Valley Center, 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 — Valley Center CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley Center CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley Center CDP, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley Center CDP, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley Center 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 Valley Center CDP, California (place:81736, 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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