Brazos County Property Taxes

Brazos County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

107.9% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$382/mo escrow

#218 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.64%

vs. Texas Avg107.9% above
vs. National Avg70.3% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$279,700

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$5,000

$417/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$3,840

$320/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#218

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Brazos County, Texas

Brazos taxes run nearly 50% above national median

Brazos County's effective tax rate of 1.637% substantially exceeds the national median of 1.09%, placing it in the top 20% of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $4,580 towers nearly 70% above the national median of $2,690.

Among Texas's higher-tax counties

At 1.637%, Brazos County's effective rate ranks above Texas's 1.276% average, making it one of the state's more expensive counties for property taxation. The median tax of $4,580 exceeds the state median by $2,387, or roughly 109%.

Second-highest after Brazoria in the region

Brazos County's 1.637% rate trails only Brazoria County's 1.745% in the immediate region, reflecting growing population and property values in the area. Home values here are among the state's highest, driving substantial annual tax bills.

Your median annual tax bill: $4,580

On Brazos County's median home value of $279,700, homeowners pay approximately $4,580 per year without a mortgage and $5,000 with one. This considerable annual obligation reflects both the county's high effective rate and strong property market.

File an appeal to contest your assessment

With such high tax bills, even a modest reduction in assessed value through a property tax appeal can yield hundreds of dollars in annual savings. The appraisal challenge process is free and open to all Brazos County homeowners.

How Brazos County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Brazos County$4,580
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Brazos County

1.64%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Brazos County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Brazos County, Texas is 1.64%. 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 Brazos County?
The median annual property tax payment in Brazos County is $4,580. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $5,000, while those without a mortgage pay $3,840.
How does Brazos County compare to the Texas average?
Brazos County's effective tax rate of 1.64% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Brazos County is $4,580, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Brazos County, Texas?
The median home value in Brazos County, Texas is $279,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Brazos County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Brazos County's effective property tax rate of 1.64% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.36% 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 Brazos County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Brazos County ranks #218 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.64% and median annual tax of $4,580, 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.