Cobb County property tax
Homeowners in Cobb County, Georgia typically pay about 0.67% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,720 on a median home value of $407,200.
Typical effective rate
0.67%
higher than 64% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,720
per year
Median home value
$407,200
In GA
#137
of 158 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.67% — 29% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 13% lower than the Georgia median of 0.77%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,072 for mortgaged homes, $1,751 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 137th highest effective rate of 158 ranked Georgia counties; nationally it sits around the 36th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Cobb County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.67%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cobb County, GA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Cobb County is 0.67% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,720) divided by the median home value ($407,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Cobb County?
The median owner-occupied home in Cobb County is valued at $407,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,720 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,072, versus $1,751 for homes without one.
How does Cobb County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Cobb County's effective rate is 13% lower than the Georgia median, ranking 137th of 158 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Georgia counties
Counties ranked closest to Cobb County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Georgia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | Putnam County | 0.68% | $1,698 |
| 135 | Murray County | 0.68% | $1,225 |
| 136 | Burke County | 0.68% | $1,025 |
| 138 | Laurens County | 0.66% | $1,021 |
| 139 | Catoosa County | 0.65% | $1,566 |
| 140 | Lumpkin County | 0.65% | $1,989 |
Official data & resources for Cobb County
- Cobb County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Cobb County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Cobb County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.