Lubbock County Property Taxes

Lubbock County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

41.6% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$260/mo escrow

#208 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.56%

vs. Texas Avg41.6% above
vs. National Avg15.9% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$199,600

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,822

$319/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,258

$188/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#208

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Lubbock County, Texas

Lubbock County taxes among nation's highest

At 1.563% effective rate, Lubbock County ranks among the highest property tax counties nationally, well above the implied national median rate. The median annual tax of $3,119 exceeds the national median of $2,690 by about 16%.

Lubbock leads Texas counties in tax burden

Lubbock County's 1.563% rate is the highest among all counties reviewed here and significantly exceeds Texas's state average of 1.276%. The median tax of $3,119 surpasses the state median of $2,193 by roughly $926 annually.

Steepest taxes in West Texas

Lubbock County's 1.563% rate vastly exceeds Lynn County (1.734%), though both rank among the region's heaviest tax burdens. Combined with higher home values, Lubbock creates a significant property tax cost for residents.

What Lubbock County homeowners pay yearly

On a median home valued at $199,600, Lubbock County residents pay approximately $3,119 in annual property taxes. Including mortgage taxes, the total reaches roughly $3,822 per year.

High taxes make appeals especially worthwhile

With tax bills exceeding $3,100 annually, even a 5% overassessment error means leaving money on the table. Review your appraisal notice carefully and file a protest if comparable sales suggest your home is valued above market.

How Lubbock County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lubbock County$3,119
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Lubbock County

1.56%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lubbock County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Lubbock County, Texas is 1.56%. 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 Lubbock County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lubbock County is $3,119. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,822, while those without a mortgage pay $2,258.
How does Lubbock County compare to the Texas average?
Lubbock County's effective tax rate of 1.56% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Lubbock County is $3,119, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Lubbock County, Texas?
The median home value in Lubbock County, Texas is $199,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Lubbock County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Lubbock County's effective property tax rate of 1.56% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.28% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Lubbock County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Lubbock County ranks #208 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.56% and median annual tax of $3,119, it falls in the upper 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.