Bexar County Property Taxes
Bexar County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
101% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$369/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.81%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$244,100
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,213
$434/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,968
$247/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#242
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Bexar County, Texas
Bexar County has highest tax rate
Bexar County's effective tax rate of 1.814% is the highest in this sample and ranks in the 82nd percentile nationally, far exceeding the U.S. median of 1.276%. Median property taxes of $4,429 are 65% above the national median of $2,690, making Bexar one of America's higher-taxed counties.
Texas's steepest in this group
Bexar County's 1.814% effective rate is the highest among Texas counties sampled here, towering 42% above the state average of 1.276%. Its median property tax of $4,429 nearly doubles the state median of $2,193, reflecting San Antonio-area school financing and urban infrastructure costs.
Outlier for taxation in region
Bexar County's 1.814% rate significantly exceeds all central Texas neighbors in this dataset, including Bell (1.542%) and Bastrop (1.513%). As the region's population and economic center, San Antonio carries heavier tax burdens to fund urban services.
Nearly $4,500 on median home
A median home valued at $244,100 in Bexar County generates an estimated annual tax of $4,429. With a mortgage, that becomes $5,213; without one, it drops to $2,968.
High rates demand appeal review
Bexar County's exceptionally steep rates make verification critical. Request your property appraisal immediately and compare it against recent sales; many San Antonio-area homeowners find assessments 20%+ above market value and successfully appeal for substantial refunds.
How Bexar County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bexar County
1.81%
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.