McLennan County Property Taxes
McLennan County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
51.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$279/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.53%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$219,200
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,999
$333/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,469
$206/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#202
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in McLennan County, Texas
McLennan's rate ranks significantly above national norm
At 1.527%, McLennan County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.276% by 251 basis points, placing it in the nation's top quartile for tax burden. The median tax of $3,347 substantially surpasses the national median of $2,690.
McLennan ranks 20% above Texas state average
McLennan's 1.527% effective rate ranks among the state's highest, exceeding the Texas average of 1.276% by about 20%. The median tax of $3,347 is 53% higher than the state median of $2,193, reflecting both elevated rates and above-average home values.
McLennan carries one of region's steepest rates
McLennan's 1.527% rate ranks third-highest in this eight-county group, trailing only McMullen (1.992%) and significantly above lighter-taxed neighbors. Residents bear a considerably heavier tax load than Marion, Mason, Martin, or Matagorda residents.
Median McLennan homeowner pays $3,347 yearly
On McLennan's median home value of $219,200, residents pay approximately $3,347 in annual property taxes—roughly $279 per month. When mortgage and additional tax obligations are included, the total climbs to $3,999 per year.
McLennan homeowners should prioritize appraisal reviews
With McLennan's higher-than-average rate, overassessment takes a particularly significant financial toll. Every homeowner should review their appraisal district valuation and file a protest if they believe their property is overvalued.
How McLennan County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
McLennan County
1.53%
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.