How much are property taxes in Montgomery, GA?
Homeowners in Montgomery, GA pay a median of $3,243 (±$497) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,574.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,158.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $387,700.
In Montgomery, the median real estate tax went from $1,938 in 2015–2019 to $3,243 in 2020–2024 (+67.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
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- Median real estate taxes
- $3,243 (±$497)
- With a mortgage
- $3,574
- Without a mortgage
- $2,158
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Montgomery against Chatham County, its state and the nation
| Montgomery | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,243 (±$497) | $2,541 (±$98) | $2,341 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,574 (±$790) | $2,679 (±$121) | $2,706 (±$15) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,158 (±$856) | $2,260 (±$156) | $1,616 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $387,700 (±$131,835) | $302,700 (±$9,807) | $303,300 (±$1,171) | $332,700 |
In Montgomery, the median real estate tax is higher than in Chatham County ($2,541).
It is also higher than in Georgia ($2,341).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Chatham County, Montgomery ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 63 of 564.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Montgomery
The median tax ($3,243) is 0.8% of the median home value ($387,700).
Across Chatham County the same ratio is 0.8%.
Across Georgia 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 Montgomery have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,938 (±$566) | $3,243 (±$497) | +67.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $207,300 (±$53,018) | $387,700 (±$131,835) | +87.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,676 (±$119) | $2,704 (±$382) | +61.3% | 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 Montgomery
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | — | $3,243 (±$497) | — |
| Vernonburg | 1.8 mi | $5,000 (±$3,316) | Not measurably different |
| Skidaway Island | 3.1 mi | $6,388 (±$318) | Higher |
| Isle of Hope | 3.7 mi | $3,440 (±$911) | Not measurably different |
| Dutch Island | 5.4 mi | $4,840 (±$927) | Higher |
| Thunderbolt | 6.7 mi | $3,316 (±$1,480) | Not measurably different |
| Savannah | 7.5 mi | $2,040 (±$159) | Lower |
| Whitemarsh Island | 7.6 mi | $3,420 (±$494) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington Island | 8.0 mi | $3,103 (±$218) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Savannah, GA ($2,040).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Skidaway Island, GA ($6,388), Dutch Island, GA ($4,840).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Chatham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Vernonburg | $5,000 (±$3,316) |
| 3 | Dutch Island | $4,840 (±$927) |
| 4 | Tybee Island | $4,790 (±$765) |
| 5 | Isle of Hope | $3,440 (±$911) |
| 6 | Whitemarsh Island | $3,420 (±$494) |
| 7 | Thunderbolt | $3,316 (±$1,480) |
| 8 | Montgomery | $3,243 (±$497) |
| 9 | Wilmington Island | $3,103 (±$218) |
| 10 | Pooler | $2,866 (±$293) |
| 11 | Henderson | $2,625 (±$223) |
| 12 | Savannah | $2,040 (±$159) |
| 13 | Georgetown (community) | $1,970 (±$310) |
| 14 | Port Wentworth | $1,629 (±$421) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Chatham County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Montgomery 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 Montgomery
How much are property taxes in Montgomery?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Montgomery, GA is $3,243 (±$497) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Montgomery?
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 Montgomery, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Montgomery gone up?
In Montgomery, the median real estate tax went from $1,938 in 2015–2019 to $3,243 in 2020–2024 (+67.3%).
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 Montgomery higher than in Chatham County?
In Montgomery, the median real estate tax is higher than in Chatham County ($2,541).
It is also higher than in Georgia ($2,341).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery CDP, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery CDP, Georgia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery CDP, Georgia
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery CDP, Georgia
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery CDP, Georgia
- 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 Montgomery CDP, Georgia (place:52332, in state:13).
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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