Orange County Property Taxes

Orange County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

7.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$170/mo escrow

#123 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.25%

vs. Texas Avg7.6% below
vs. National Avg24.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$163,400

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,720

$227/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,394

$116/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#123

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Orange County, Texas

Orange County's taxes stay competitive

Orange County's 1.246% effective rate generates a median annual tax of $2,036, well below the national median of $2,690. This ranks the Southeast Texas county in the bottom 30% nationally for property tax burden.

Among Texas's lowest-tax counties

At 1.246%, Orange County's effective rate sits below the Texas state average of 1.276%, making it one of the state's more affordable counties for property owners. The $2,036 median tax edges below the state median of $2,193.

Competitive with regional benchmarks

Orange County's 1.246% rate edges below Palo Pinto County (1.283%) and other regional peers, positioning it as one of Southeast Texas's most tax-efficient options. The $2,036 median tax reflects the area's moderate property values.

Typical Orange County tax bill

A homeowner with the median property value of $163,400 pays approximately $2,036 in annual property taxes. Including mortgage-related fees, that bill rises to $2,720.

Don't assume your appraisal is fair

Even in lower-tax counties, individual properties are sometimes over-appraised relative to market value, costing owners hundreds in avoidable taxes. Orange County residents should review their appraisal annually and file an appeal with the county if they believe their home is overvalued.

How Orange County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Orange County$2,036
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Orange County

1.25%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Orange County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Orange County, Texas is 1.25%. 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 Orange County?
The median annual property tax payment in Orange County is $2,036. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,720, while those without a mortgage pay $1,394.
How does Orange County compare to the Texas average?
Orange County's effective tax rate of 1.25% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Orange County is $2,036, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Orange County, Texas?
The median home value in Orange County, Texas is $163,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Orange County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Orange County's effective property tax rate of 1.25% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $2,036 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Orange County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Orange County ranks #123 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.25% and median annual tax of $2,036, it falls in the middle 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.