Denton County Property Taxes
Denton County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
215.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$579/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.72%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$403,400
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$7,326
$611/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,820
$485/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#231
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Denton County, Texas
Denton's rate rivals Dallas's tax burden
Denton County's 1.72% effective tax rate nearly doubles the national median of 0.87%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. counties by tax burden. Homeowners pay $6,943 annually on a median home value of $403,400—far exceeding the national median tax of $2,690.
Second-highest rate in Texas
Only Dallas County (1.68%) comes close to Denton's 1.72% effective tax rate among 254 Texas counties. The median property tax of $6,943 is more than triple the statewide average of $2,193, reflecting both high home values and high rates.
Dallas-Fort Worth's twin tax burden
Denton County mirrors Dallas County's aggressive tax stance at 1.72% versus 1.68%, while surrounding rural counties like Delta (0.98%) and DeWitt (0.86%) tax far more lightly. This reflects Denton's rapid suburban growth and corresponding school funding demands.
High-value homes face hefty bills
The typical Denton County home worth $403,400 generates $6,943 in annual property taxes at the 1.72% rate. With mortgage-related costs included, total tax obligations reach $7,326—making Denton among the highest-tax counties nationally in absolute dollars.
High-value homes often overassessed
Rapidly appreciating suburbs like Denton frequently see inflated property assessments that outpace actual market values, particularly in competitive real estate markets. Homeowners should request a formal appraisal challenge with Denton County's appraisal district to ensure their assessed value reflects current fair market conditions.
How Denton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Denton County
1.72%
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.