American homeowners around the country are feeling the squeeze of higher property taxes, with new data showing that the property tax burden rose last year.
Data from analytics firm ATTOM showed that the effective tax rate for single-family homes was 0.9% in 2025, up from 0.86% in 2024 and the highest level since 2020 when the national effective tax rate was 1.1%, according to a Realtor.com report.
It also found that while the estimated value for a single-family home was down 1.7% year over year in 2025, it was still one of the highest recorded readings for single-family home values because 2024's values were higher than those that preceded it.
"Property taxes in 2025 demonstrate that tax bills reflect more than just home values," said ATTOM CEO Rob Barber. "Even with a slight dip in prices, higher tax bills combined with declining home values led to an increase in effective tax rates, underscoring the role of local government costs and shifting tax policies."