Bexar County Property Taxes

Bexar County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

101% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$369/mo escrow

#242 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.81%

vs. Texas Avg101% above
vs. National Avg64.6% above

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)

Data Story

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$4,429
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Bexar County

1.81%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Bexar County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Bexar County, Texas is 1.81%. 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 Bexar County?
The median annual property tax payment in Bexar County is $4,429. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $5,213, while those without a mortgage pay $2,968.
How does Bexar County compare to the Texas average?
Bexar County's effective tax rate of 1.81% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Bexar County is $4,429, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Bexar County, Texas?
The median home value in Bexar County, Texas is $244,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Bexar County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Bexar County's effective property tax rate of 1.81% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.53% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Bexar County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Bexar County ranks #242 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.81% and median annual tax of $4,429, it falls in the upper 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.