Baylor County Property Taxes

Baylor County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

47.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$97/mo escrow

#124 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.25%

vs. Texas Avg47.2% below
vs. National Avg56.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$93,300

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,495

$208/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$912

$76/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#124

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Baylor County, Texas

Baylor County keeps taxes low

Baylor County's effective tax rate of 1.246% aligns almost exactly with the national median of 1.276%, placing it in the 49th percentile. Yet residents pay only $1,163 annually in median property taxes—less than half the national median of $2,690—due to very low property values averaging $93,300.

Below-average rate, minimal tax bill

Baylor County's effective rate of 1.246% is in line with the Texas state average of 1.276%, but its median property tax of $1,163 is 47% below the state median of $2,193. This rural North Texas county offers both reasonable rates and exceptionally low dollar tax burdens.

Among the cheapest in region

Baylor County's 1.246% rate is the lowest among its peer group, beating Bailey County (1.468%) and Bee County (1.421%). With the lowest median home value in this cluster at $93,300, Baylor offers the most affordable absolute tax bills.

Minimal burden at $1,163

A median home valued at $93,300 in Baylor County results in an estimated annual tax of $1,163. With a mortgage, that climbs to $2,495; without one, it is just $912.

Double-check modest assessments

Even in low-value rural counties, assessments can miss the mark. Review your appraisal against recent comparable sales in Baylor County; if you've made improvements or comparable homes sold for less, file an appeal to potentially reduce your already-minimal tax bill.

How Baylor County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Baylor County$1,163
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Baylor County

1.25%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Baylor County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Baylor County, Texas is 1.25%. 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 Baylor County?
The median annual property tax payment in Baylor County is $1,163. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,495, while those without a mortgage pay $912.
How does Baylor County compare to the Texas average?
Baylor County's effective tax rate of 1.25% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Baylor County is $1,163, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Baylor County, Texas?
The median home value in Baylor County, Texas is $93,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Baylor County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Baylor County's effective property tax rate of 1.25% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,163 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Baylor County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Baylor County ranks #124 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.25% and median annual tax of $1,163, it falls in the middle 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.