Montague County Property Taxes
Montague County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$150/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.95%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$189,400
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,180
$182/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,517
$126/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#26
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Montague County, Texas
Montague's rate below national median
Montague County's effective tax rate of 0.951% sits just below the national median of 1.048%, making it a tax-friendly jurisdiction by national standards. The median property tax of $1,802 falls well short of the national median of $2,690, reflecting both the moderate rate and median home value of $189,400.
Well below Texas average
Montague County's 0.951% effective rate is considerably lower than the Texas state average of 1.276%, offering meaningful tax savings to residents. The median property tax of $1,802 is about 18% less than the state median of $2,193.
Among region's most affordable
Montague County's 0.951% rate ranks in the lower tier regionally, exceeded only by Mills County (0.880%) and Milam County (1.059%). It undercuts Medina County (1.310%), Menard County (1.659%), and Mitchell County (1.960) by substantial margins.
Reasonable taxes on modest homes
On a typical $189,400 Montague County home, annual property taxes run approximately $1,802 before mortgage deductions. Homeowners with mortgages face an estimated $2,180 annual obligation, providing predictable and manageable tax exposure.
Still worth checking your value
Even in lower-tax counties like Montague, homeowners benefit from periodic assessment reviews to ensure property values reflect current market conditions. A formal appeal takes minimal effort and can catch valuation errors that unnecessarily inflate your tax bill.
How Montague County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Montague County
0.95%
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.