Marion County Property Taxes
Marion County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
60.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$73/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.79%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$110,500
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,543
$129/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$698
$58/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#7
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Marion County, Texas
Marion's taxes run well below national average
At 0.787%, Marion County's effective tax rate ranks in the bottom 15% nationally—meaning homeowners here pay significantly less than the typical American county. The median property tax of $870 is just 32% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting both lower home values and a lighter tax burden.
Marion ranks among Texas's lightest tax counties
Marion's 0.787% effective rate is 38% below the Texas state average of 1.276%, placing it among the most tax-friendly counties in the state. The median tax bill of $870 is less than 40% of the state average of $2,193.
Marion undercuts most surrounding counties
Marion's rate of 0.787% beats nearby Mason County (0.815%) and Martin County (0.884%), making it a relative tax bargain in Southeast Texas. Only Martin County among immediate neighbors approaches Marion's affordability, while counties like McCulloch (1.375%) and Maverick (1.394%) carry noticeably higher burdens.
Median Marion homeowner pays $870 annually
On Marion's median home value of $110,500, homeowners pay about $870 in annual property taxes—or roughly $73 per month. With mortgage and other taxes included, the total obligation climbs to $1,543 per year.
Even low-tax Marion homeowners can appeal assessments
Property tax overassessment affects homeowners across all counties, regardless of rate. If you believe your home is valued too high on the tax roll, Marion County appraisers can be challenged during the annual protest period—potentially lowering your already modest tax bill further.
How Marion County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Marion County
0.79%
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.