Baylor County Property Taxes
Baylor County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
47.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$97/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.25%
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)
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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
1.25%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.28%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.