31050 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31050 (Knoxville, Georgia) pay a median of $5,526/year in property taxes on homes valued at $321,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.72%, which is 97% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31050 is approximately $461, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Crawford County. This is $3,682 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31050 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31035 (1.66%) and 31733 (1.62%).

In Knoxville, property taxes represent approximately 11.3% of the median household income of $49,096, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia reassesses properties at market value upon sale, with no cap on the increase from the prior owner's assessed value. All Georgia homeowners receive a $2,000 Basic Homestead Exemption off assessed value, and Crawford County residents may qualify for additional senior, disabled, or veteran exemptions — contact the Crawford County Assessor's office to explore all available relief programs given your higher effective tax rate. File your homestead exemption application by April 1 with the Crawford County Assessor to ensure maximum tax savings.