Caldwell County Property Taxes
Caldwell County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
30.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$239/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.33%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$215,600
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,511
$293/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,274
$190/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#151
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Caldwell County, Texas
Caldwell County taxes exceed national norm
Caldwell County's effective rate of 1.332% ranks above the national median of 1.8%, placing it in the top 40% of highest-tax U.S. counties. With annual property taxes averaging $2,871 on a $215,600 median home, Caldwell residents carry a notably heavier burden than most American homeowners.
Above-average burden in Texas
At 1.332%, Caldwell County's effective rate exceeds the Texas average of 1.276% by more than half a percentage point—one of the state's steeper rates. Homeowners pay $2,871 annually, compared to the state median of $2,193, a $678 premium reflecting the county's cost structure.
Highest rate in the immediate region
Caldwell County's 1.332% effective rate stands out as the highest among nearby counties, roughly a quarter-point above Burnet (1.126%) and more than twice Burleson's rate (1.044%). This regional outlier status makes Caldwell a more expensive place to own property, all else equal.
Regional high in annual property tax
On Caldwell County's $215,600 median home, residents pay approximately $2,871 yearly in property taxes—about $239 per month. With mortgage escrow included, annual costs rise to $3,511, making Caldwell among the costlier central Texas counties for homeownership.
Challenge questionable assessments
Higher tax rates make overassessment especially costly in Caldwell County; even small appraisal errors compound into larger annual bills. Request your appraisal district's recent sales data, compare your assessed value to similar homes sold nearby, and file a protest if the numbers don't align.
How Caldwell County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Caldwell County
1.33%
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.