Ector County Property Taxes
Ector County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
10.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$203/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.28%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$190,500
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,192
$266/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,723
$144/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#135
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Ector County, Texas
Ector's rate slightly above the nation's
Ector County's effective tax rate of 1.280% mirrors the national median, with a median property tax of $2,438 running 91% of the national median of $2,690. On higher home values, this pushes Ector's absolute tax burden closer to national averages.
Ector slightly exceeds Texas average
At 1.280%, Ector County's rate runs marginally above Texas's 1.276% statewide average, placing it squarely in the middle band of the state's 254 counties. The median property tax of $2,438 falls slightly above the state average of $2,193.
Higher taxes reflect Midland Basin prosperity
Ector County's 1.280% rate and $2,438 median tax both exceed most West Texas peers, reflecting higher property values driven by oil-and-gas industry activity. The county's median home value of $190,500 supports more robust school and infrastructure funding than surrounding rural areas.
Expect to pay roughly $2,438 annually
On a median home value of $190,500, typical Ector County homeowners pay approximately $2,438 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages typically see this climb to around $3,192 when school district taxes are included.
Review your assessment for accuracy
Ector County homeowners benefit from strong property markets but should verify their assessed values remain fair and current. Contact Ector County's appraisal district to request a free comparison analysis or file a protest if recent market activity suggests your home is overvalued.
How Ector County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ector County
1.28%
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.