Anderson County Property Taxes

Anderson County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

23.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$141/mo escrow

#32 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.97%

vs. Texas Avg23.4% below
vs. National Avg37.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$173,400

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,994

$166/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,398

$117/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#32

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Anderson County, Texas

Anderson County taxes: Below the national average

Anderson County's effective tax rate of 0.974% sits well below the national median of 1.03%, placing it in the bottom 30th percentile nationally. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,688 annually compared to the national median of $2,690, a difference of over $1,000 per year.

Rank among Texas counties: Lower than state average

At 0.974%, Anderson County's effective rate trails Texas's state average of 1.276% by about 23%. This below-average rate gives Anderson County homeowners some relief, with median taxes running $505 lower than the state median of $2,193.

How Anderson County compares to neighbors

Anderson County's 0.974% rate edges out nearby Angelina County (1.250%) and significantly undercuts Archer County (1.322%). Among this cluster of central Texas counties, Anderson offers some of the most favorable tax treatment for property owners.

What an Anderson County homeowner actually pays

On the median home value of $173,400, Anderson County property owners owe approximately $1,688 in annual property taxes at the effective rate of 0.974%. With a mortgage, that figure rises to about $1,994 when including mortgage-related taxes.

You might be paying too much already

Even in counties with lower tax rates, many homeowners discover their homes are overassessed during county reappraisals. Reviewing your assessment and filing an appeal if values seem inflated can save hundreds of dollars annually.

How Anderson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Anderson County$1,688
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Anderson County

0.97%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Anderson County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Anderson County, Texas is 0.97%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Anderson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Anderson County is $1,688. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,994, while those without a mortgage pay $1,398.
How does Anderson County compare to the Texas average?
Anderson County's effective tax rate of 0.97% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Anderson County is $1,688, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Anderson County, Texas?
The median home value in Anderson County, Texas is $173,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Anderson County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Anderson County's effective property tax rate of 0.97% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,688 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Anderson County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Anderson County ranks #32 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.97% and median annual tax of $1,688, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.