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Universal City, 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
1.91%

Homeowners in Universal City, Texas paid a median $5,147 a year in property tax on a median home worth $269,600, an effective rate of about 1.91% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#616 lowest of 660Texas places we cover

1.73%Bexar County overall
Median tax paid
$5,147
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$269,600
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.91%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
6.9%
of $74,811 median household income
Owner costs
$1,862/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Universal City vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Universal City1.91%
Bexar County1.73%
Texas1.49%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Universal City$5,147
Bexar County$4,535
Texas$4,232
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Universal City

At the local 1.91% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,864$239
$250,000$4,773$398
$350,000$6,682$557
$500,000$9,546$795

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Nearby and related

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 Universal City, Texas?

Homeowners in Universal City, Texas paid a median $5,147 a year in property tax on a median home worth $269,600, an effective rate of about 1.91% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Universal City?

About $4,773 a year at the 1.91% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Universal City higher than the rest of Texas?

Universal City ranks #616 lowest of 660 Texas places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.49%. Bexar County overall is 1.73%.

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