Homeowners in Austin County, Texas paid a median $3,433 a year in property tax on a median home worth $296,900, an effective rate of at least about 1.16% (Census 2020–2024).
1.49%Texas statewide · US 0.94%
How Austin County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.16%+ effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,734 | $145 |
| $250,000 | $2,891 | $241 |
| $350,000 | $4,047 | $337 |
| $500,000 | $5,781 | $482 |
Cities and towns in Austin County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellville | $4,081 | $284,400 | 1.43% |
| Wallis | $2,553 | $157,200 | 1.62% |
| Brazos Country | $6,728 | $511,600 | 1.32% |
| New Ulm | $10,000+ | $-666,666,666 | -0.00% |
Buying a home in Austin County? 2026 loan limits
Related
- Texas property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Haskell County, TX1.16%+ effective
- Donley County, TX1.16%+ effective
- Jim Wells County, TX1.15%+ effective
- Cherokee County, TX1.16%+ effective
- Hill County, TX1.16%+ effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Texas
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Houston pop. 2,328,253
- San Antonio pop. 1,479,835
- Dallas pop. 1,307,930
- Austin pop. 979,539
- Fort Worth pop. 963,194
- El Paso pop. 680,130
- Arlington pop. 397,742
- Corpus Christi pop. 317,419
- Plano pop. 290,594
- Lubbock pop. 264,814
- Harris County pop. 4,838,303
- Dallas County pop. 2,621,179
- Tarrant County pop. 2,167,390
- Bexar County pop. 2,067,341
- Travis County pop. 1,330,015
- Collin County pop. 1,163,337
- Denton County pop. 979,561
- Fort Bend County pop. 893,767
- Hidalgo County pop. 891,977
- El Paso County pop. 870,779
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Austin County, Texas?
Homeowners in Austin County, Texas paid a median $3,433 a year in property tax on a median home worth $296,900, an effective rate of at least about 1.16% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Austin County?
About $3,469 a year ($289 a month) at the 1.16% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Austin County property tax high?
It ranks #116 lowest of 254 Texas counties. The state median effective rate is 1.49% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Austin County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Austin County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.