Madison County Property Taxes

Madison County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

21.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$144/mo escrow

#95 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.15%

vs. Texas Avg21.8% below
vs. National Avg36% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$149,100

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,513

$209/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,450

$121/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#95

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Madison County, Texas

Madison County taxes run below national norm

At 1.155% effective rate, Madison County sits below the national median rate and ranks in the lower-tax half of U.S. counties. The median annual tax of $1,722 falls well short of the national median of $2,690.

Slightly below Texas state average

Madison County's 1.155% rate edges below Texas's state average of 1.276%, positioning it as a modestly lower-tax option within the state. The median tax of $1,722 trails the state median of $2,193 by about $471 annually.

Favorable rates among Central Texas peers

Madison County's 1.155% rate sits between Limestone County's 1.187% and Liberty County's 1.251%, offering competitive tax terms in the region. It ranks among the more tax-friendly options in this dataset.

What Madison County homeowners pay yearly

On a median home valued at $149,100, Madison County residents pay approximately $1,722 in annual property taxes. Including mortgage taxes, the total reaches roughly $2,513 per year.

Even low taxes benefit from verification

Madison County residents enjoy below-average tax burdens, but that doesn't mean assessments are always accurate. Check your appraisal against neighboring sales to ensure you're not paying more than your home's fair market value warrants.

How Madison County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Madison County$1,722
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Madison County

1.15%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Madison County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Madison County, Texas is 1.15%. 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 Madison County?
The median annual property tax payment in Madison County is $1,722. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,513, while those without a mortgage pay $1,450.
How does Madison County compare to the Texas average?
Madison County's effective tax rate of 1.15% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Madison County is $1,722, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Madison County, Texas?
The median home value in Madison County, Texas is $149,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Madison County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Madison County's effective property tax rate of 1.15% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,722 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Madison County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Madison County ranks #95 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.15% and median annual tax of $1,722, it falls in the middle 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.