Lee County Property Taxes
Lee County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
8.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$200/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.97%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$247,500
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,969
$247/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,566
$131/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#31
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lee County, Texas
Lee County offers below-average tax rates
Lee County's effective tax rate of 0.969% sits just above the national median of 0.84%, making it relatively affordable by national standards. Its median annual tax of $2,399 falls short of the national median of $2,690, despite Lee County's strong median home value of $247,500 that approaches the national average.
Well below Texas's state average
Lee County's 0.969% effective rate significantly undercuts the Texas state average of 1.276%, positioning it among the state's most tax-friendly counties. Its median annual tax of $2,399 slightly exceeds the state median of $2,193, but the favorable rate more than compensates relative to the county's property values.
Among the region's best tax deals
Lee County's 0.969% rate ties with Lavaca County (0.957%) as one of the lowest in this regional comparison, beating Lamar County (0.951%) by a hair and vastly outpacing Knox County (1.862%) and La Salle County (1.561%). Lee County represents excellent tax value.
Lee County property tax costs
On Lee County's median home value of $247,500, you'll owe approximately $2,399 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow included, budget roughly $2,969 per year.
Don't skip the appraisal review
Lee County's strong property values and favorable tax rates make verification especially worthwhile—a single percentage point error on a $247,500 home translates to $25 annually in unnecessary taxes. Contact your county appraisal district to confirm your assessment's accuracy.
How Lee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lee County
0.97%
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.