How much are property taxes in Medulla, FL?
Homeowners in Medulla, FL pay a median of $2,188 (±$231) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,226.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,124.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $319,800.
In Medulla, the median real estate tax went from $1,473 in 2015–2019 to $2,188 in 2020–2024 (+48.5%).
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
- $2,188 (±$231)
- With a mortgage
- $2,226
- Without a mortgage
- $2,124
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Medulla against Polk County, its state and the nation
| Medulla | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,188 (±$231) | $1,933 (±$35) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,226 (±$306) | $2,291 (±$53) | $2,993 (±$15) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,124 (±$407) | $1,417 (±$48) | $2,319 (±$16) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $319,800 (±$26,368) | $266,500 (±$3,458) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
In Medulla, the median real estate tax is higher than in Polk County ($1,933).
It is also lower than in Florida ($2,730).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Polk County, Medulla ranks 12 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 458 of 825.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Medulla
The median tax ($2,188) is 0.7% of the median home value ($319,800).
Across Polk County the same ratio is 0.7%.
Across Florida it is 0.8%.
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 Medulla have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,473 (±$131) | $2,188 (±$231) | +48.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $180,900 (±$15,755) | $319,800 (±$26,368) | +76.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,356 (±$80) | $1,706 (±$190) | +25.8% | 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 Medulla
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medulla | — | $2,188 (±$231) | — |
| Lakeland Highlands | 1.8 mi | $2,748 (±$153) | Higher |
| Fuller Heights | 2.5 mi | $1,819 (±$263) | Lower |
| Willow Oak | 3.6 mi | $1,707 (±$208) | Lower |
| Mulberry | 3.7 mi | $1,783 (±$584) | Not measurably different |
| Highland City | 6.3 mi | $2,485 (±$205) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland | 6.9 mi | $1,819 (±$113) | Lower |
| Crystal Lake | 7.3 mi | $1,284 (±$480) | Lower |
| Combee Settlement | 8.4 mi | $1,190 (±$419) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fuller Heights, FL ($1,819), Willow Oak, FL ($1,707), Lakeland, FL ($1,819).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lakeland Highlands, FL ($2,748).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Polk City | $2,537 (±$355) |
| 7 | Highland City | $2,485 (±$205) |
| 8 | Hillcrest Heights | $2,293 (±$881) |
| 9 | Grenelefe | $2,270 (±$964) |
| 10 | Winter Haven | $2,247 (±$151) |
| 11 | Poinciana | $2,219 (±$170) |
| 12 | Medulla | $2,188 (±$231) |
| 13 | Lake Wales | $2,171 (±$293) |
| 14 | Eagle Lake | $2,151 (±$406) |
| 15 | Lake Hamilton | $1,968 (±$646) |
| 16 | Auburndale | $1,865 (±$143) |
| 17 | Cypress Gardens | $1,860 (±$180) |
| 18 (tie) | Fuller Heights | $1,819 (±$263) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Medulla 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 Medulla
How much are property taxes in Medulla?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Medulla, FL is $2,188 (±$231) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Medulla?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.7% of the median home value in Medulla, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Medulla gone up?
In Medulla, the median real estate tax went from $1,473 in 2015–2019 to $2,188 in 2020–2024 (+48.5%).
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 Medulla higher than in Polk County?
In Medulla, the median real estate tax is higher than in Polk County ($1,933).
It is also lower than in Florida ($2,730).
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 — Medulla CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medulla CDP, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Medulla CDP, Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Medulla CDP, Florida
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Medulla CDP, Florida
- 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 Medulla CDP, Florida (place:43925, in state:12).
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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