Burleson County Property Taxes

Burleson County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

17.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$151/mo escrow

#57 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.04%

vs. Texas Avg17.6% below
vs. National Avg32.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$174,000

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,498

$208/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,467

$122/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#57

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Burleson County, Texas

Burleson among America's lowest-tax counties

Burleson County's effective rate of 1.044% ranks in the bottom 20% nationally, well below the U.S. median of 1.8%. Residents pay just $1,816 yearly on a median home valued at $174,000—only two-thirds the national median property tax bill.

Texas's lightest tax burden

At 1.044%, Burleson County claims one of the lowest effective tax rates in Texas, beating the state average of 1.276% by a full quarter-point. This advantage translates to roughly $377 in annual savings compared to the state median tax of $2,193.

Clear winner in the rural Texas corridor

Burleson County's 1.044% rate beats all immediate neighbors in this region, undercutting even low-tax Callahan County (1.096%) and Camp County (1.065%). Only among the most affluent counties like Burnet does the tax burden climb higher due to property values, not rates.

Annual tax on median home

Burleson County homeowners on a $174,000 median property pay approximately $1,816 yearly—just $151 per month in property taxes. With mortgage escrow factored in, that figure rises to $2,498 annually when bundled with insurance and mortgage protection.

Appeal inflated assessments

Despite low rates, overassessment remains common; property appraisers sometimes value homes above fair market rates. If your recent assessment seems out of step with neighborhood sales, file a protest with Burleson County's appraisal district to potentially reclaim hundreds annually.

How Burleson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Burleson County$1,816
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Burleson County

1.04%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Burleson County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Burleson County, Texas is 1.04%. 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 Burleson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Burleson County is $1,816. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,498, while those without a mortgage pay $1,467.
How does Burleson County compare to the Texas average?
Burleson County's effective tax rate of 1.04% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Burleson County is $1,816, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Burleson County, Texas?
The median home value in Burleson County, Texas is $174,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Burleson County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Burleson County's effective property tax rate of 1.04% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,816 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Burleson County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Burleson County ranks #57 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.04% and median annual tax of $1,816, it falls in the lower 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.