Fayette County Property Taxes
Fayette County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
24.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$228/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.01%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$271,100
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,997
$250/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,525
$210/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#43
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Fayette County, Texas
Fayette County offers exceptional tax relief
Fayette County's effective tax rate of 1.008% is essentially at the national median of 1.026%, making it one of the most tax-competitive counties in America. The median property tax of $2,734 slightly exceeds the national median of $2,690, but on a lower effective rate due to the county's reasonable home valuations.
Texas's lowest-tax county in this analysis
Fayette County's 1.008% effective rate is the lowest among Texas counties examined here and well below the state average of 1.276%, placing it in Texas's most tax-friendly tier. Homeowners here enjoy one of the best tax-to-value ratios in the state.
Clear winner in regional tax competition
Fayette County's 1.008% rate significantly undercuts Falls County (1.469%) and Fisher County (1.705%), and even beats Franklin County (0.912%) slightly on effective burden. It's the standout for homeowners seeking lower property taxes in Central Texas.
Annual tax on typical home: $2,734
A homeowner with the median home value of $271,100 in Fayette County pays approximately $2,734 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, taxes may reach $2,997; without one, they drop to about $2,525.
Don't assume your assessment is fair
Even in tax-friendly Fayette County, some homeowners face inflated assessments. Filing an appeal with the county appraisal district costs nothing and could reduce your tax liability if comparable sales data supports a lower valuation.
How Fayette County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Fayette County
1.01%
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.