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Balch Springs, Texas property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.44%

Homeowners in Balch Springs, Texas paid a median $3,233 a year in property tax on a median home worth $224,400, an effective rate of about 1.44% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#317 lowest of 660Texas places we cover

1.58%Dallas County overall
Median tax paid
$3,233
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$224,400
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.44%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
4.8%
of $66,942 median household income
Owner costs
$1,705/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Balch Springs vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Balch Springs1.44%
Dallas County1.58%
Texas1.49%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Balch Springs$3,233
Dallas County$4,798
Texas$4,232
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Balch Springs

At the local 1.44% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,161$180
$250,000$3,602$300
$350,000$5,043$420
$500,000$7,204$600

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Balch Springs, Texas?

Homeowners in Balch Springs, Texas paid a median $3,233 a year in property tax on a median home worth $224,400, an effective rate of about 1.44% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Balch Springs?

About $3,602 a year at the 1.44% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Balch Springs higher than the rest of Texas?

Balch Springs ranks #317 lowest of 660 Texas places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.49%. Dallas County overall is 1.58%.