Texas Property Tax Information (2012-2013) [Go To Different State]

Texas Property Taxes [Go To Different State]

$2,275.00

Avg. 1.81% of home value

Tax amount varies by county

The median property tax in Texas is $2,275.00 per year for a home worth the median value of $125,800.00. Texas counties collect an average of 1.81% of a property's estimated fair market value as property tax.

Texas has one of the highest average property tax rates in the country, with only thirteen states levying higher property taxes.

Texas's median income is $62,353 per year - the average yearly property tax paid by Texas residents amounts to 3.65% of their yearly income. Texas is ranked 12th of the 50 states for property taxes as a percentage of median income.

The exact property tax levied depends on the county in Texas the property is located in. King County collects the highest property tax in Texas, levying an average of $5,066.00 (1.56%) yearly in property taxes, while Terrell County has the lowest property tax in the state, collecting an average tax of $285.00 (0.67%) per year.

Texas Property Tax Calculator

While the exact property tax rate you will pay will vary by county and is set by the local property tax assessor, you can use the free Texas Property Tax Estimator Tool to calculate your approximate yearly property tax based on average property tax rates across Texas.

If you would like to get a more accurate property tax estimation, choose the county your property is located in from the list on the left. Property tax averages from this county will then be used to determine your estimated property tax.

You can choose any county from our list of Texas counties for detailed information on that county's property tax, including average tax amounts and a county-specific tax calculator tool.