Brewster County Property Taxes
Brewster County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$220/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.22%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$216,000
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,818
$235/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,368
$197/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#117
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Brewster County, Texas
Brewster's tax rate sits slightly above national average
Brewster County's effective tax rate of 1.224% modestly exceeds the national median of 1.09%, placing it in the upper-middle tier of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $2,644 nearly matches the national median of $2,690, with regional home values accounting for the difference.
Nearly in line with Texas statewide rate
At 1.224%, Brewster County's effective rate runs slightly below Texas's 1.276% average, ranking it as a fairly typical Texas county. The median tax of $2,644 sits close to the state median of $2,193, making Brewster representative of statewide tax burden.
Moderate taxes for West Texas region
Brewster County's 1.224% rate exceeds the ultra-low Borden County (0.468%) but stays below the higher rates seen in East Texas counties like Bowie (1.296%). The county occupies a middle ground in the broader Texas tax landscape.
Your median annual tax bill: $2,644
On Brewster County's median home value of $216,000, homeowners pay approximately $2,644 per year without a mortgage and $2,818 with one. These moderate figures reflect Brewster's balanced position in both effective rate and property values.
Appeal your assessment to find savings
Brewster County homeowners can challenge their property valuations free of charge through the local appraisal district. Many properties are assessed above fair market value, and a successful appeal could reduce your annual tax obligation.
How Brewster County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Brewster County
1.22%
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.