El Paso County Property Taxes
El Paso County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
58.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$291/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.09%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$167,300
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,290
$358/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,662
$222/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#250
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in El Paso County, Texas
El Paso's taxes run significantly above average
El Paso County's effective tax rate of 2.086% ranks among the highest in Texas and well above the national median, with a median property tax of $3,490 exceeding the national median of $2,690 by 30%. This high rate reflects substantial investment in schools and county services serving a major metropolitan area.
Highest-taxing large county in Texas
El Paso County's 2.086% effective rate towers over the Texas state average of 1.276%, making it one of the state's most tax-heavy counties. The median property tax of $3,490 runs 59% above the state median of $2,193.
Steepest bill in West Texas by far
El Paso County's 2.086% rate and $3,490 median tax far exceed any nearby West Texas county; the next-highest peer, Ector County, sits at 1.280% and $2,438. This premium reflects El Paso's large urban school system and metropolitan service demands.
Plan for $3,490 in annual property tax
On a median home value of $167,300, typical El Paso County homeowners pay approximately $3,490 per year—substantially more than most Texas counties. Those with mortgages may see this rise to $4,290 when school and local taxes combine.
Challenge high valuations aggressively
With tax rates this high, even small overvaluations compound into hundreds of dollars in overcharge. File an annual protest with the El Paso County appraisal district and compare your assessed value to recent comparable sales—it's one of the few ways to reduce what you owe.
How El Paso County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
El Paso County
2.09%
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.