Brazoria County Property Taxes
Brazoria County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
119.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$403/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$276,800
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$6,192
$516/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,865
$239/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#237
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Brazoria County, Texas
Brazoria's taxes rank among the nation's highest
Brazoria County's effective tax rate of 1.745% significantly exceeds the national median of 1.09%, placing it in the top 15% of U.S. counties by tax burden. Homeowners pay a median of $4,831 annually—nearly 80% more than the national median of $2,690.
Among Texas's most heavily taxed counties
At 1.745%, Brazoria County's effective rate towers above Texas's 1.276% average, making it one of the state's priciest counties for property taxes. The median tax bill of $4,831 exceeds the state median by $2,638—a striking gap of 120%.
Substantially higher than Brazos and regional peers
Brazoria County's 1.745% rate far outpaces nearby Brazos County (1.637%) and represents the steepest tax climb in the region. Coastal location and higher home values combine to create a notably heavier tax burden here.
Your median annual tax bill: $4,831
On Brazoria County's median home value of $276,800, typical homeowners pay approximately $4,831 per year without a mortgage and $6,192 with one. This sizable annual obligation reflects the county's among-the-highest effective tax rate.
Challenge your appraisal—potential savings are significant
Given Brazoria County's high tax burden, a successful property tax appeal could yield substantial annual savings. Many homeowners never file, missing the free opportunity to dispute inflated assessments with the county appraisal district.
How Brazoria County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Brazoria County
1.75%
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.