Montgomery County Property Taxes
Montgomery County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
137.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$436/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.65%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$317,500
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,996
$500/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,848
$321/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#221
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Montgomery County, Texas
Montgomery's rate well above national median
Montgomery County's effective tax rate of 1.649% substantially exceeds the national median of 1.048%, placing it in the upper echelon of U.S. counties by tax rate. The median property tax of $5,237 is nearly double the national median of $2,690, reflecting both the county's high rate and premium median home value of $317,500.
High taxes for high property values
Montgomery County's 1.649% effective rate exceeds the Texas state average of 1.276%, placing it among higher-tax Texas counties. The median property tax of $5,237 towers above the state median of $2,193, driven by strong real estate markets and suburban prosperity in the greater Houston region.
Premium pricing reflects growth
Montgomery County's 1.649% rate ranks high regionally, surpassed only by Menard County (1.659%) and Mitchell County (1.960%). However, its median home value of $317,500 is substantially higher than all regional peers, explaining the elevated absolute tax payments.
Significant tax bills for premium homes
A typical $317,500 home in Montgomery County generates annual property taxes of approximately $5,237—the highest median in this county group. With mortgage deductions factored in, homeowners face an estimated $5,996 annual obligation, reflecting both suburban real estate values and the county's rate.
Challenge inflated valuations
Montgomery County's booming Houston suburbs can lead to overheated property assessments that outpace actual market values. Homeowners should request appraisals and file appeals if assessments exceed recent comparable sales, potentially saving thousands annually.
How Montgomery County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Montgomery County
1.65%
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.