10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Texas
If you are comparing property taxes across Texas, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, Loving County, comes in at 100.00% — 98.42% higher than the Texas average (1.58%). The statewide effective rate is 1.58%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loving County | 100.00% | $-666,666,666 | $-666,666,666 |
| 2 | Kenedy County | 100.00% | $-666,666,666 | $-666,666,666 |
| 3 | El Paso County | 2.09% | $3,490 | $167,300 |
| 4 | McMullen County | 1.99% | $2,167 | $108,800 |
| 5 | Fort Bend County | 1.99% | $6,965 | $350,300 |
| 6 | Mitchell County | 1.96% | $1,680 | $85,700 |
| 7 | Sherman County | 1.95% | $2,450 | $125,500 |
| 8 | Willacy County | 1.91% | $1,164 | $60,800 |
| 9 | Knox County | 1.86% | $1,244 | $66,800 |
| 10 | Webb County | 1.85% | $3,312 | $178,900 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Texas often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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