Ellis County Property Taxes
Ellis County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
103% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$373/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.46%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$306,400
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,264
$439/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,149
$262/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#179
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Ellis County, Texas
Ellis taxes rank above national average
Ellis County's effective tax rate of 1.460% sits well above the national median, with a median property tax of $4,472 exceeding the national median of $2,690 by 66%. The county's higher home values and robust suburban school systems drive this premium tax burden.
Among Texas's highest-taxing counties
Ellis County's 1.460% effective rate significantly outpaces the Texas state average of 1.276%, placing it in the top tier of the state's 254 counties. The median property tax of $4,472 runs more than double the state median of $2,193.
Steepest taxes in North-Central Texas
Ellis County's 1.460% rate and $4,472 median tax substantially exceed surrounding counties, reflecting its position as a Dallas-Fort Worth suburb with excellent schools. Erath County, its closest neighbor, averages 1.126% and $2,836 in median tax.
Expect $4,472 annually on median home
With a median home value of $306,400—the highest among these eight counties—typical Ellis County homeowners pay approximately $4,472 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages often pay around $5,264 when combining school, county, and municipal levies.
Protect yourself with annual valuations
Ellis County's booming real-estate market creates risk of inflated assessments; appraisers sometimes lag market reality. File a property tax protest annually with the Ellis County appraisal district, supported by recent comparable sales, to ensure your bill stays aligned with true market value.
How Ellis County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ellis County
1.46%
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.