Leon County Property Taxes
Leon County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$112/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$177,400
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,638
$137/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$998
$83/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#6
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Leon County, Texas
Leon County is a national tax bargain
Leon County's effective tax rate of 0.755% ranks among the lowest in the nation, sitting well below the national median of 0.84%. Its median annual tax of $1,339 remains substantially below the national median of $2,690, reflecting both Leon County's favorable rate and its moderate median home value of $177,400.
Texas's most tax-friendly county here
Leon County's 0.755% effective rate is the lowest in this entire group and significantly undercuts the Texas state average of 1.276%, making it one of the most affordable counties to own property in across the state. Its median annual tax of $1,339 is the lowest in this comparison and trails even the state median substantially.
Clear winner in regional tax comparison
Leon County's 0.755% rate decisively beats every other county in this analysis, undercutting Lamar County (0.951%), Lavaca County (0.957%), and Lee County (0.969%) by significant margins. It is by far the most tax-advantageous choice in the region.
Leon County's modest annual tax bills
On Leon County's median home value of $177,400, you'll pay approximately $1,339 in annual property taxes—the lowest of any county in this group. With mortgage escrow, total annual costs reach roughly $1,638.
Even favorable rates need verification
Leon County's exceptionally low tax rate is a draw for homebuyers, but don't assume your assessment is accurate just because taxes are affordable. A routine check with the county appraisal district ensures you're paying exactly what you owe—and no more.
How Leon County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Leon County
0.75%
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.