Newton County Property Taxes

Newton County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

61.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$71/mo escrow

#49 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.03%

vs. Texas Avg61.1% below
vs. National Avg68.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$83,100

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,257

$105/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$579

$48/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#49

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Newton County, Texas

Newton offers below-average national rates

At 1.030%, Newton County's effective tax rate is 19% below the national median of 1.276%, placing it in the lower fourth nationally. This Southeast Texas county provides meaningful relief from typical U.S. property tax burdens.

Below Texas's state average

Newton County's 1.030% rate is 0.246 percentage points below Texas's 1.276% state average. Among Texas counties, Newton ranks among the lower-tax jurisdictions.

Newton among the region's most affordable

At 1.030%, Newton ranks below most peers: Morris (1.178%), Moore (1.526%), and Nolan (1.511%), though Motley (1.097%) and Nacogdoches (0.925%) tax slightly lower. Newton offers solid property tax affordability for Southeast Texas.

Median home tax bill is around $856

With a median home value of $83,100, Newton County homeowners pay roughly $856 annually in property taxes. This ranks among Texas's lowest overall tax burdens, blending low home values with favorable rates.

Review your assessment for potential reductions

Newton County residents with assessed values above market should file an appeal to potentially lower their taxes. Even small assessment reductions can yield meaningful annual savings.

How Newton County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Newton County$856
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Newton County

1.03%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Newton County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Newton County, Texas is 1.03%. 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 Newton County?
The median annual property tax payment in Newton County is $856. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,257, while those without a mortgage pay $579.
How does Newton County compare to the Texas average?
Newton County's effective tax rate of 1.03% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Newton County is $856, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Newton County, Texas?
The median home value in Newton County, Texas is $83,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Newton County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Newton County's effective property tax rate of 1.03% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $856 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Newton County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Newton County ranks #49 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.03% and median annual tax of $856, 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.