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U.S. Property Taxes Surge 18% in 2025, Outpacing Inflation

4/10/2026

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Property taxes in the United States rose faster than inflation in 2025, with the average homeowner paying $4,427.
The surge followed a 2.7% rise in the Consumer Price Index, driven by local funding needs.
Delaware and Maryland posted increases of 18% and 11.6%.
Wyoming and Montana implemented tax cuts, with New Jersey at $10,500 and West Virginia at $1,081.

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Story summary

Property taxes in the United States rose faster than inflation in 2025, with the average homeowner paying $4,427.
The surge followed a 2.7% rise in the Consumer Price Index, driven by local funding needs.
Delaware and Maryland posted increases of 18% and 11.6%.
Wyoming and Montana implemented tax cuts, with New Jersey at $10,500 and West Virginia at $1,081.