Falls County Property Taxes

Falls County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

35.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$119/mo escrow

#183 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.47%

vs. Texas Avg35.1% below
vs. National Avg46.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$97,300

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,822

$152/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,155

$96/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#183

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Falls County, Texas

Falls County taxes: Below the national norm

Falls County's effective tax rate of 1.469% sits above the national median of 1.026%, putting it in the higher half of U.S. counties. However, the median property tax of $1,429 is roughly half the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's lower median home value of $97,300 compared to the national $281,900.

Above average for Texas, but not extreme

Falls County's 1.469% effective rate exceeds Texas's 1.276% average, ranking it in the upper third of Texas counties. The median property tax of $1,429 is significantly lower than Texas's state average of $2,193, driven by more modest home values in the county.

Falls stands out in regional comparison

Among nearby counties, Falls County's 1.469% rate is notably higher than Fayette County's 1.008% and Franklin County's 0.912%, but comparable to regional averages. The county's tax burden on modest homes reflects its position between the affordable rural counties and pricier suburban areas.

Annual tax on typical home: $1,429

A homeowner with the median home value of $97,300 in Falls County pays approximately $1,429 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, taxes may increase to around $1,822; without one, they drop to about $1,155.

You might be overassessed

Many Falls County homeowners are unaware that property assessments can be challenged. If your home's assessed value seems high relative to recent sales in your area, filing an appeal with the county appraisal district could reduce your tax burden.

How Falls County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Falls County$1,429
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Falls County

1.47%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Falls County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Falls County, Texas is 1.47%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Falls County?
The median annual property tax payment in Falls County is $1,429. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,822, while those without a mortgage pay $1,155.
How does Falls County compare to the Texas average?
Falls County's effective tax rate of 1.47% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Falls County is $1,429, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Falls County, Texas?
The median home value in Falls County, Texas is $97,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Falls County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Falls County's effective property tax rate of 1.47% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.19% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Falls County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Falls County ranks #183 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.47% and median annual tax of $1,429, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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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.