Martin County Property Taxes

Martin County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

34.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$120/mo escrow

#16 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.88%

vs. Texas Avg34.9% below
vs. National Avg46.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$162,200

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,337

$195/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,143

$95/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#16

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Martin County, Texas

Martin County taxes rank in bottom 20% nationally

Martin's effective rate of 0.884% places it well below the national median, with homeowners paying roughly 53% less than the typical U.S. county resident. The median property tax of $1,434 is about half the national median of $2,690.

Martin runs 31% below Texas state average

At 0.884%, Martin County's effective tax rate undercuts the state average of 1.276% by nearly a third, ranking among Texas's most affordable counties. The median tax payment of $1,434 is significantly lower than the state median of $2,193.

Martin competes well against regional peers

Martin's 0.884% rate edges out Mason County (0.815%) as one of the region's lowest, though Marion County (0.787%) holds the title. Moving east and south brings higher rates: Matagorda (1.255%), McCulloch (1.375%), and Maverick (1.394%) all cost considerably more.

Median Martin homeowner pays $1,434 yearly

On Martin's median home value of $162,200, residents pay approximately $1,434 in annual property taxes—roughly $120 per month. When factoring in mortgage and other tax obligations, the total reaches $2,337 per year.

Martin homeowners should check their assessments

Studies show many homeowners nationwide are overassessed, and Martin County is no exception. Filing a formal protest with the appraisal district during the designated window can result in lower assessments and immediate tax savings.

How Martin County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Martin County$1,434
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Martin County

0.88%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Martin County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Martin County, Texas is 0.88%. 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 Martin County?
The median annual property tax payment in Martin County is $1,434. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,337, while those without a mortgage pay $1,143.
How does Martin County compare to the Texas average?
Martin County's effective tax rate of 0.88% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Martin County is $1,434, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Martin County, Texas?
The median home value in Martin County, Texas is $162,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Martin County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Martin County's effective property tax rate of 0.88% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,434 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Martin County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Martin County ranks #16 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.88% and median annual tax of $1,434, it falls in the lower 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.