How much are property taxes in Mount Rainier, MD?
Homeowners in Mount Rainier, MD pay a median of $6,173 (±$648) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,642.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $529,600.
In Mount Rainier, the median real estate tax went from $4,624 in 2015–2019 to $6,173 in 2020–2024 (+33.5%).
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
- $6,173 (±$648)
- With a mortgage
- $6,642
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Mount Rainier against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Mount Rainier | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,173 (±$648) | $4,771 (±$45) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,642 (±$576) | $4,857 (±$58) | $4,195 (±$26) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | — | $4,509 (±$64) | $3,856 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $529,600 (±$44,325) | $426,000 (±$3,100) | $419,900 (±$1,385) | $332,700 |
In Mount Rainier, the median real estate tax is higher than in Prince George's County ($4,771).
It is also higher than in Maryland ($4,093).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Prince George's County, Mount Rainier ranks 12 of 79 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 46 of 380.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Mount Rainier
The median tax ($6,173) is 1.2% of the median home value ($529,600).
Across Prince George's County the same ratio is 1.1%.
Across Maryland it is 1.0%.
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 Mount Rainier have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,624 (±$353) | $6,173 (±$648) | +33.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $354,400 (±$21,336) | $529,600 (±$44,325) | +49.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,855 (±$139) | $2,575 (±$240) | +38.8% | 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 Mount Rainier
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier | — | $6,173 (±$648) | — |
| Brentwood | 0.4 mi | $4,677 (±$680) | Lower |
| North Brentwood | 0.8 mi | $5,357 (±$930) | Not measurably different |
| Cottage City | 0.9 mi | $4,077 (±$324) | Lower |
| Hyattsville | 1.4 mi | $6,226 (±$306) | Not measurably different |
| Colmar Manor | 1.5 mi | $4,929 (±$1,037) | Lower |
| Edmonston | 1.8 mi | $4,547 (±$307) | Lower |
| Chillum | 1.8 mi | $4,172 (±$319) | Lower |
| Bladensburg | 2.1 mi | $4,608 (±$638) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brentwood, MD ($4,677), Cottage City, MD ($4,077), Colmar Manor, MD ($4,929).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Riverdale Park | $6,559 (±$453) |
| 7 | Konterra | $6,514 (±$1,215) |
| 8 | Accokeek | $6,391 (±$444) |
| 9 | Berwyn Heights | $6,293 (±$392) |
| 10 | Hyattsville | $6,226 (±$306) |
| 11 | Westphalia | $6,208 (±$315) |
| 12 | Mount Rainier | $6,173 (±$648) |
| 13 | West Laurel | $6,153 (±$214) |
| 14 | Cheverly | $6,143 (±$219) |
| 15 | Glenn Dale | $6,072 (±$322) |
| 16 | Queensland | $6,042 (±$1,041) |
| 17 | Brandywine | $5,689 (±$452) |
| 18 | Bowie | $5,661 (±$125) |
Showing 13 of 79 places in Prince George's 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 Mount Rainier
How much are property taxes in Mount Rainier?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Mount Rainier, MD is $6,173 (±$648) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Mount Rainier?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in Mount Rainier, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Mount Rainier gone up?
In Mount Rainier, the median real estate tax went from $4,624 in 2015–2019 to $6,173 in 2020–2024 (+33.5%).
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 Mount Rainier higher than in Prince George's County?
In Mount Rainier, the median real estate tax is higher than in Prince George's County ($4,771).
It is also higher than in Maryland ($4,093).
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 — Mount Rainier city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Rainier city, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Rainier city, Maryland
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Rainier city, Maryland
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Rainier city, Maryland
- 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 Mount Rainier city, Maryland (place:54275, in state:24).
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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