10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Texas
If you are comparing property taxes across Texas, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Real County, comes in at -0.00% — 1.58% lower 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 | Real County | -0.00% | $1,213 | $-666,666,666 |
| 2 | King County | -0.00% | $541 | $-666,666,666 |
| 3 | Crockett County | 0.33% | $466 | $140,000 |
| 4 | Glasscock County | 0.46% | $1,154 | $248,600 |
| 5 | Borden County | 0.47% | $493 | $105,400 |
| 6 | Jeff Davis County | 0.55% | $1,283 | $234,400 |
| 7 | Ward County | 0.60% | $833 | $138,800 |
| 8 | Leon County | 0.75% | $1,339 | $177,400 |
| 9 | Marion County | 0.79% | $870 | $110,500 |
| 10 | Llano County | 0.80% | $2,587 | $322,300 |
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 lowest rates in Texas often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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