Homeowners in Dallas, Texas paid a median $5,075 a year in property tax on a median home worth $320,700, an effective rate of about 1.58% (Census 2020–2024).
1.58%Dallas County overall
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Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Dallas
At the local 1.58% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,374 | $198 |
| $250,000 | $3,956 | $330 |
| $350,000 | $5,539 | $462 |
| $500,000 | $7,912 | $659 |
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- Garland, TX1.57% effective
- Grand Prairie, TX1.68% effective
- Mesquite, TX1.57% effective
- Richardson, TX1.50% effective
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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.
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
- 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 Dallas, Texas?
Homeowners in Dallas, Texas paid a median $5,075 a year in property tax on a median home worth $320,700, an effective rate of about 1.58% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Dallas?
About $3,956 a year at the 1.58% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Dallas higher than the rest of Texas?
Dallas ranks #460 lowest of 660 Texas places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.49%. Dallas County overall is 1.58%.