Duval County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
48.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$96/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.28%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$89,400
State avg $185,237
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,387
$116/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$924
$77/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#160
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Duval County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.28%
0.07 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,148
$1,099 below the state median
State position
#160
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 250 Texas counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Duval County, Texas
Duval's tax burden runs light nationally
Duval County's effective rate of 1.077% positions it well below national norms, with a median property tax of just $931—barely 35% of the national median of $2,690. This county ranks among America's most affordable for property tax burden relative to home values.
Second-lowest tax rate in Texas
At 1.077%, Duval County claims one of Texas's most competitive rates, trailing only Edwards County's 1.051% statewide. The median tax bill of $931 runs less than 42% of the state average, marking significant savings for residents.
South Texas leader in low tax rates
Duval County's 1.077% beats most South Texas peers and ranks second only to Edwards County in the broader region. Its median tax of $931 is the lowest among comparable rural Texas counties, giving homeowners tangible year-over-year savings.
Typical annual bill: under $1,000
On a median home value of $86,400, Duval County homeowners pay approximately $931 annually in property taxes. This makes owning a typical home in Duval among Texas's most economical propositions from a tax perspective.
Verify your property valuation now
Even in low-tax counties, assessment errors happen—and they cost real money over time. Request a free appraisal review from Duval County's appraisal district and challenge any inflated valuation that doesn't match recent market sales.
How Duval County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Duval County
1.28%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.21%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.