How much are property taxes in Boring, OR?
Homeowners in Boring, OR pay a median of $5,184 (±$1,080) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,720.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,784.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $730,900.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,184 (±$1,080)
- With a mortgage
- $5,720
- Without a mortgage
- $3,784
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Boring against Clackamas County, its state and the nation
| Boring | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,184 (±$1,080) | $5,171 (±$96) | $3,876 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,720 (±$844) | $5,278 (±$106) | $4,008 (±$26) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,784 (±$2,389) | $4,927 (±$139) | $3,586 (±$34) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $730,900 (±$140,183) | $611,000 (±$5,326) | $477,600 (±$1,400) | $332,700 |
In Boring, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Clackamas County ($5,171).
It is also higher than in Oregon ($3,876).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Clackamas County, Boring ranks 8 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 27 of 301.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Boring
The median tax ($5,184) is 0.7% of the median home value ($730,900).
Across Clackamas County the same ratio is 0.8%.
Across Oregon 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.
Median real estate taxes in places near Boring
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boring | — | $5,184 (±$1,080) | — |
| Damascus | 3.4 mi | $5,340 (±$386) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy | 5.5 mi | $4,123 (±$284) | Not measurably different |
| Gresham | 5.9 mi | $4,174 (±$84) | Not measurably different |
| Happy Valley | 6.6 mi | $7,542 (±$403) | Higher |
| Troutdale | 7.5 mi | $4,316 (±$106) | Not measurably different |
| Wood Village | 7.6 mi | $2,659 (±$484) | Lower |
| Fairview | 8.6 mi | $3,492 (±$352) | Lower |
| Estacada | 9.4 mi | $4,128 (±$278) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wood Village, OR ($2,659), Fairview, OR ($3,492).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Happy Valley, OR ($7,542).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Clackamas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $8,522 (±$314) |
| 3 | West Linn | $7,793 (±$379) |
| 4 | Happy Valley | $7,542 (±$403) |
| 5 | Rivergrove | $7,321 (±$1,547) |
| 6 | Wilsonville | $6,393 (±$358) |
| 7 | Damascus | $5,340 (±$386) |
| 8 | Boring | $5,184 (±$1,080) |
| 9 | Oatfield | $4,886 (±$250) |
| 10 | Oregon City | $4,831 (±$171) |
| 11 | Gladstone | $4,813 (±$379) |
| 12 | Milwaukie | $4,719 (±$160) |
| 13 | Canby | $4,610 (±$129) |
| 14 | Oak Grove | $4,397 (±$207) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Clackamas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Boring 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 Boring
How much are property taxes in Boring?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Boring, OR is $5,184 (±$1,080) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Boring?
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 Boring, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Boring higher than in Clackamas County?
In Boring, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Clackamas County ($5,171).
It is also higher than in Oregon ($3,876).
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 — Boring CDP, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boring CDP, Oregon
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Boring CDP, Oregon
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Boring CDP, Oregon
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Boring CDP, Oregon
- 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 Boring CDP, Oregon (place:07550, in state:41).
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 last updated on .
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