Gillespie County Property Taxes

Gillespie County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

99.9% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$367/mo escrow

#46 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.02%

vs. Texas Avg99.9% above
vs. National Avg63.7% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$432,300

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$4,780

$398/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$3,946

$329/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#46

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Gillespie County, Texas

Gillespie's rate is exceptionally low

Gillespie County's effective tax rate of 1.019% ranks among the nation's lowest, well below the national median. Though the median tax bill of $4,404 exceeds the national median of $2,690, this reflects Gillespie's much higher median home value of $432,300.

Texas's most tax-efficient county

Gillespie's 1.019% effective rate is the lowest among all Texas counties examined here and far below the state average of 1.276%. Despite significant property wealth, Gillespie homeowners pay less per dollar of value than almost anywhere else in Texas.

Best rate in the region

Gillespie's 1.019% rate beats every regional peer, including Freestone (1.037%) and Goliad (1.035%), earning it the best tax efficiency. Higher absolute taxes reflect premium property values, not excessive rates.

What homeowners pay annually

On Gillespie's median home value of $432,300—the highest examined—homeowners pay approximately $4,404 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, you'll owe $4,780; without one, around $3,946.

Even premium properties warrant review

Gillespie County homeowners with high-value properties should still verify their assessments, as overvaluation at premium price points can inflate bills significantly. An appeal could yield substantial dollar savings.

How Gillespie County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Gillespie County$4,404
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Gillespie County

1.02%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Gillespie County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Gillespie County, Texas is 1.02%. 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 Gillespie County?
The median annual property tax payment in Gillespie County is $4,404. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,780, while those without a mortgage pay $3,946.
How does Gillespie County compare to the Texas average?
Gillespie County's effective tax rate of 1.02% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Gillespie County is $4,404, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Gillespie County, Texas?
The median home value in Gillespie County, Texas is $432,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Gillespie County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Gillespie County's effective property tax rate of 1.02% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $4,404 is also comparable to the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Gillespie County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Gillespie County ranks #46 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.02% and median annual tax of $4,404, it falls in the lower 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.