Henderson County Property Taxes
Henderson County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
15.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$155/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.98%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$189,600
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,670
$223/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,368
$114/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#34
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Henderson County, Texas
Henderson ranks among nation's lowest
At 0.981%, Henderson County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.199%, placing it in the 25th percentile—a genuine bargain for property owners. The median tax of $1,859 on a $189,600 home is one of the lowest in the country.
Texas's most tax-friendly county
Henderson County boasts the lowest effective tax rate among the eight counties profiled here at just 0.981%, significantly below Texas's 1.276% state average. Its median property tax of $1,859 is the lowest in this group and 15% below the state median of $2,193.
Clear winner for tax relief
Henderson County's 0.981% rate beats all regional peers: Hemphill (1.164%), Hill (1.234%), and Hopkins (1.073%) all charge measurably more. This makes Henderson the most affordable option for property owners in East Texas.
What $189,600 home costs yearly
A median-priced Henderson County home carries $1,859 in annual property taxes under standard conditions, or $2,670 with a mortgage. At roughly $155 per month, it's among the lowest property tax burdens in Texas.
Even low taxes warrant review
Even with Henderson County's favorable rates, homeowners should verify their assessed values are accurate—errors happen regardless of tax rate. A quick comparison to recent comparable sales in your area can reveal if you're paying more than necessary.
How Henderson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Henderson County
0.98%
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.