The Los Angeles Times, reported that residents of poorer cities are paying higher property taxes than those in more affluent cities according to data provided by the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office.
Neighboring working-class cities, including Compton, San Fernando, El Monte, Huntington Park, Maywood, Montebello and Inglewood, also have high property tax rates. Indeed, of the 10 cities with the highest rates, six had median household incomes below $50,000.
Cities with the lowest rates: The bottom 10 included Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Cerritos and La Habra Heights.