Brown County Property Taxes

Brown County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

21.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$144/mo escrow

#94 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.15%

vs. Texas Avg21.6% below
vs. National Avg35.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$149,900

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,415

$201/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,324

$110/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#94

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Brown County, Texas

Brown County taxes rank low nationally

At 1.152%, Brown County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.8%, placing it in the bottom 30% of U.S. counties by tax burden. Homeowners here pay just $1,727 annually on a median home valued at $149,900—significantly less than the national median tax of $2,690.

Below average for Texas

Brown County's 1.152% rate ranks in the lower half of Texas counties, undercutting the state average effective rate of 1.276% by more than a tenth of a percentage point. This modest advantage means Brown County homeowners pay about $466 less annually than the state median property tax of $2,193.

One of the region's cheapest

Among nearby central Texas counties, Brown County competes well on affordability, with only Callahan County (1.096%) and Camp County (1.065%) offering lower rates in the immediate region. The surrounding area varies widely, from Burnet County's higher-value homes (1.126% rate) to Caldwell County's steeper burden (1.332%).

What $149,900 home costs annually

On Brown County's median home value, you'll pay roughly $1,727 in property tax each year—or about $144 per month. If you're financing that home, escrow payments to your lender average $2,415 annually, bundling taxes with insurance and mortgage insurance.

Review your property assessment

Many homeowners across Texas discover their assessed values exceed market reality, and Brown County is no exception. If you believe your home is overvalued, requesting a formal appraisal review or filing a protest with the county appraisal district could lower your bill substantially.

How Brown County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Brown County$1,727
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Brown County

1.15%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Brown County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Brown County, Texas is 1.15%. 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 Brown County?
The median annual property tax payment in Brown County is $1,727. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,415, while those without a mortgage pay $1,324.
How does Brown County compare to the Texas average?
Brown County's effective tax rate of 1.15% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Brown County is $1,727, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Brown County, Texas?
The median home value in Brown County, Texas is $149,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Brown County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Brown County's effective property tax rate of 1.15% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,727 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Brown County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Brown County ranks #94 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.15% and median annual tax of $1,727, it falls in the middle 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.