Texas property tax
South region · 250 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Texas has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.62% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +49.6% versus the US average of 1.08%, well above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $4,366 on a median home worth around $267,628. Texas ranks #6 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, El Paso County is highest at 2.09% and Crockett County is lowest at 0.33%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Texas property tax at a glance
| Figure | Texas |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.62% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 1.25% |
| Typical median bill | $4,366 |
| Typical median home value | $267,628 |
| Versus US average rate | +49.6% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #6 |
| Counties | 250 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Texas counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Texas, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 250 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Paso County | $3,490 | $167,300 | 2.09% |
| 2 | McMullen County | $2,167 | $108,800 | 1.99% |
| 3 | Fort Bend County | $6,965 | $350,300 | 1.99% |
| 4 | Mitchell County | $1,680 | $85,700 | 1.96% |
| 5 | Sherman County | $2,450 | $125,500 | 1.95% |
| 6 | Willacy County | $1,164 | $60,800 | 1.91% |
| 7 | Knox County | $1,244 | $66,800 | 1.86% |
| 8 | Webb County | $3,312 | $178,900 | 1.85% |
| 9 | Bexar County | $4,429 | $244,100 | 1.81% |
| 10 | Crosby County | $1,345 | $75,500 | 1.78% |
| 11 | Tarrant County | $5,211 | $294,100 | 1.77% |
| 12 | Wichita County | $2,501 | $141,600 | 1.77% |
| 13 | Hidalgo County | $2,187 | $124,000 | 1.76% |
| 14 | Brazoria County | $4,831 | $276,800 | 1.75% |
| 15 | Swisher County | $1,555 | $89,200 | 1.74% |
| 16 | Lynn County | $2,268 | $130,800 | 1.73% |
| 17 | Kaufman County | $5,036 | $290,800 | 1.73% |
| 18 | Hays County | $6,420 | $371,400 | 1.73% |
| 19 | Dawson County | $1,567 | $90,800 | 1.73% |
| 20 | Denton County | $6,943 | $403,400 | 1.72% |
| 21 | Harris County | $4,382 | $255,000 | 1.72% |
| 22 | Williamson County | $7,079 | $414,600 | 1.71% |
| 23 | Fisher County | $1,323 | $77,600 | 1.71% |
| 24 | Stephens County | $1,779 | $105,700 | 1.68% |
| 25 | Dallas County | $4,668 | $277,900 | 1.68% |
| 26 | Nueces County | $3,268 | $194,700 | 1.68% |
| 27 | Collin County | $7,432 | $447,600 | 1.66% |
| 28 | Garza County | $1,316 | $79,300 | 1.66% |
| 29 | Menard County | $1,747 | $105,300 | 1.66% |
| 30 | Montgomery County | $5,237 | $317,500 | 1.65% |
| 31 | Rockwall County | $6,341 | $386,000 | 1.64% |
| 32 | Hansford County | $2,165 | $132,100 | 1.64% |
| 33 | Brazos County | $4,580 | $279,700 | 1.64% |
| 34 | Cameron County | $1,946 | $120,000 | 1.62% |
| 35 | Kleberg County | $2,457 | $152,200 | 1.61% |
| 36 | Frio County | $1,751 | $110,100 | 1.59% |
| 37 | Scurry County | $1,761 | $110,800 | 1.59% |
| 38 | Presidio County | $1,949 | $123,100 | 1.58% |
| 39 | Randall County | $3,587 | $227,500 | 1.58% |
| 40 | Jefferson County | $2,513 | $159,600 | 1.57% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Texas compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (this state) | 1.62% | $4,366 | +49.6% |
| Wisconsin | 1.56% | $3,902 | +44.8% |
| Nebraska | 1.54% | $3,518 | +43.1% |
| New York | 1.53% | $6,746 | +41.5% |
| Vermont | 1.73% | $5,156 | +60.3% |
| Iowa | 1.48% | $2,997 | +37.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Texas?
Texas's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.62% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +49.6% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $4,366 on a $267,628 home. It ranks #6 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Texas county has the highest property tax?
In Texas, El Paso County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 2.09% (median tax $3,490). The lowest is Crockett County at 0.33%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Texas?
Texas is high on property tax at a 1.62% effective rate, well above the US average effective rate. The median Texas home is worth about $267,628 and the median bill is around $4,366. Rates vary widely between its 250 counties.
How is the Texas property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (1.25%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20