Matagorda County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
3.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$194/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.35%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$172,900
State avg $185,237
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,951
$246/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,866
$156/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#171
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Matagorda County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.35%
0.13 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$2,328
$81 above the state median
State position
#171
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 250 Texas counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda's taxes nearly match national median
At 1.255%, Matagorda's effective tax rate sits just slightly below the national median of 1.276%, making it a fairly typical American county for property tax burden. The median tax of $2,035 is roughly 76% of the national median of $2,690.
Matagorda aligns closely with Texas average
Matagorda's 1.255% effective rate nearly mirrors the Texas state average of 1.276%, placing it firmly in the middle of the state's tax landscape. At $2,035, the median property tax falls just below the state median of $2,193.
Matagorda sits in the regional middle tier
Matagorda's 1.255% rate exceeds the lightest taxed counties like Marion (0.787%), Mason (0.815%), and Martin (0.884%), but trails heavier-taxing areas like McLennan (1.527%) and McMullen (1.992%). It represents a middle-ground option in Southeast Texas.
Median Matagorda homeowner pays $2,035 yearly
On Matagorda's median home value of $162,200, residents pay approximately $2,035 in annual property taxes—about $170 per month. With mortgage and other obligations included, the total reaches $2,761 per year.
Matagorda homeowners should verify their valuations
Overassessment affects properties in every county, regardless of local tax rates, and Matagorda is no exception. If you believe your assessment is inflated, the appraisal protest process is your right—and can yield immediate savings.
How Matagorda County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Matagorda County
1.35%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.21%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.