Mapped: U.S. Cities with The Highest Property Tax Burden

Property taxes can either turn a city into a homeowner’s dream or a financial burden. 

While some cities have low taxes to attract residents, others rely on high property taxes to fund public services. 

Using data from SmartAsset, this graphic shows the percentage of income spent on property taxes across various U.S. cities. 

• Paterson, New Jersey, has the highest property tax, which accounts for 9.8% of residents’ income. 
• Montgomery, Alabama, has the lowest property tax burden, with a 1.06% cut into personal income.