Delaware Property Tax Calculator
Applies Delaware’s effective rate of 0.54%.
Delaware property tax estimator
Applies Delaware’s effective rate of 0.54%.
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Delaware at a glance
| Figure | Delaware | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Effective property tax rate | 0.54% | [1] |
| Median home value | $412,000 | [1] |
| Tax on the median home | $2,225 | [1] |
| Homestead exemption | None / local only | [2] |
Delaware highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Delaware, ranked 39 of 50. Median 0.79%.
Delaware property tax by home value
Annual tax at Delaware's 0.54% effective rate, with and without homestead.
| Home value | Annual | Monthly | No exemption |
|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $405 | $34 | $405 |
| $100,000 | $540 | $45 | $540 |
| $125,000 | $675 | $56 | $675 |
| $150,000 | $810 | $68 | $810 |
| $175,000 | $945 | $79 | $945 |
| $200,000 | $1,080 | $90 | $1,080 |
| $225,000 | $1,215 | $101 | $1,215 |
| $250,000 | $1,350 | $113 | $1,350 |
| $300,000 | $1,620 | $135 | $1,620 |
| $350,000 | $1,890 | $158 | $1,890 |
| $400,000 | $2,160 | $180 | $2,160 |
| $450,000 | $2,430 | $203 | $2,430 |
| $500,000 | $2,700 | $225 | $2,700 |
| $600,000 | $3,240 | $270 | $3,240 |
| $700,000 | $3,780 | $315 | $3,780 |
| $850,000 | $4,590 | $383 | $4,590 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,400 | $450 | $5,400 |
| $1,250,000 | $6,750 | $563 | $6,750 |
Worked figures for Delaware
Delaware values:
| Value | Annual | Monthly | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $540 | $45 | 0.54% |
| $150,000 | $810 | $68 | 0.54% |
| $200,000 | $1,080 | $90 | 0.54% |
| $250,000 | $1,350 | $113 | 0.54% |
| $300,000 | $1,620 | $135 | 0.54% |
| $400,000 | $2,160 | $180 | 0.54% |
| $500,000 | $2,700 | $225 | 0.54% |
| $600,000 | $3,240 | $270 | 0.54% |
| $750,000 | $4,050 | $338 | 0.54% |
| $900,000 | $4,860 | $405 | 0.54% |
| $1,000,000 | $5,400 | $450 | 0.54% |
| $1,500,000 | $8,100 | $675 | 0.54% |
How Delaware compares nationally
On effective property tax rate, Delaware ranks #39 of 50 at 0.54% — 32% below the median of 0.79%. The national range runs from 0.29% (Hawaii) to 1.88% (Illinois).
| Rank | State | Effective property tax rate |
|---|---|---|
| #37 | Arkansas | 0.56% |
| #38 | Louisiana | 0.55% |
| #39 | Delaware | 0.54% |
| #40 | Wyoming | 0.53% |
| #41 | Tennessee | 0.52% |
Low effective rate (under 0.6%)s, ranked
Same rule structure as Delaware:
| State | Effective property tax rate | vs Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 0.58% | +7.4% |
| Arkansas | 0.56% | +3.7% |
| Louisiana | 0.55% | +1.9% |
| Delaware | 0.54% | — |
| Wyoming | 0.53% | -1.9% |
| West Virginia | 0.51% | -5.6% |
| Colorado | 0.50% | -7.4% |
| South Carolina | 0.49% | -9.3% |
| Arizona | 0.48% | -11.1% |
| Alabama | 0.37% | -31.5% |
Delaware questions, answered with Delaware numbers
What is property tax on a median Delaware home?▾
Delaware's median home is $412,000 and its effective rate is 0.54%, giving roughly $2,225 a year — about $185 a month in escrow.
What about a $500,000 home?▾
Approximately $2,700 annually.
Does Delaware have a homestead exemption?▾
Delaware has no flat statewide homestead exemption; relief is handled locally, so check with your county assessor.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-26. Delaware figures only — verify with the relevant Delaware agency before acting. How this is calculated.