How much are property taxes in West Laurel, MD?
Homeowners in West Laurel, MD pay a median of $6,153 (±$214) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $6,229.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,939.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $541,000.
In West Laurel, the median real estate tax went from $4,479 in 2015–2019 to $6,153 in 2020–2024 (+37.4%).
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
- $6,153 (±$214)
- With a mortgage
- $6,229
- Without a mortgage
- $5,939
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in West Laurel against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| West Laurel | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,153 (±$214) | $4,771 (±$45) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $6,229 (±$277) | $4,857 (±$58) | $4,195 (±$26) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,939 (±$307) | $4,509 (±$64) | $3,856 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $541,000 (±$53,213) | $426,000 (±$3,100) | $419,900 (±$1,385) | $332,700 |
In West Laurel, 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, West Laurel ranks 13 of 79 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 47 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 West Laurel
The median tax ($6,153) is 1.1% of the median home value ($541,000).
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 West Laurel have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,479 (±$141) | $6,153 (±$214) | +37.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $363,200 (±$8,551) | $541,000 (±$53,213) | +49.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,208 (±$131) | $2,907 (±$183) | +31.7% | 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 West Laurel
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Laurel | — | $6,153 (±$214) | — |
| Scaggsville | 1.8 mi | $7,927 (±$256) | Higher |
| Laurel | 2.2 mi | $4,549 (±$219) | Lower |
| Burtonsville | 2.4 mi | $4,413 (±$472) | Lower |
| Konterra | 2.4 mi | $6,514 (±$1,215) | Not measurably different |
| North Laurel | 2.6 mi | $5,554 (±$289) | Lower |
| Fulton | 2.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Fairland | 4.0 mi | $4,039 (±$373) | Lower |
| Savage | 4.3 mi | $5,452 (±$477) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Laurel, MD ($4,549), Burtonsville, MD ($4,413), North Laurel, MD ($5,554).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scaggsville, MD ($7,927).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 19 | National Harbor | $5,640 (±$909) |
Showing 13 of 79 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Laurel 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 West Laurel
How much are property taxes in West Laurel?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in West Laurel, MD is $6,153 (±$214) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in West Laurel?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in West Laurel, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in West Laurel gone up?
In West Laurel, the median real estate tax went from $4,479 in 2015–2019 to $6,153 in 2020–2024 (+37.4%).
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 West Laurel higher than in Prince George's County?
In West Laurel, 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 — West Laurel CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Laurel CDP, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Laurel CDP, Maryland
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Laurel CDP, Maryland
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Laurel CDP, 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 West Laurel CDP, Maryland (place:83025, 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.
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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