Texas property tax
Effective rate
1.40%
Median home value
$333,800
Average annual tax
$4,673
Rank of 51
#7
1 = highest effective rate
Texas's rate is 0.50 points above the national average of 0.90%. On the median-priced Texas home, that's about $389 per month added to the mortgage payment.
Estimate your Texas property tax
Annual tax—
Monthly escrow—
At the average effective rate of 1.40%. Local county and municipal rates vary.
Tax on typical home values
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly escrow |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,500 | $292 |
| $400,000 | $5,600 | $467 |
| $600,000 | $8,400 | $700 |
How Texas compares
Texas (this state)1.40%
Oklahoma0.79%
New Mexico0.63%
Arkansas0.55%
Louisiana0.55%
National average0.90%
Homestead exemptions & relief
Homestead exemption has no dollar value limit; 10 acres urban limit (100 acres rural, 200 acres families); school districts offer $140,000 exemption; exemptions for seniors (65+) and disabled