Parker County Property Taxes
Parker County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
126% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$415/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.45%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$343,600
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$6,097
$508/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,302
$275/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#178
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Parker County, Texas
Parker County taxes above national norm
Parker County's 1.449% effective rate generates a median property tax of $4,978—significantly higher than the national median of $2,690. This places Parker in the top 40% of U.S. counties by tax burden, driven by substantially higher home values.
Among Texas's highest-tax counties
Parker's 1.449% effective rate tops Texas's 1.276% state average by 17%, making it one of the pricier counties for property owners statewide. The $4,978 median tax far exceeds the state median of $2,193, reflecting Parker's booming real estate market.
Premium taxes for premium property
Parker County's 1.449% rate outpaces all nearby counties in this analysis, including Palo Pinto (1.283%) and Oldham (1.297%). The $4,978 median tax reflects Parker's status as a high-growth Dallas suburb with premium property values.
Your Parker County tax bill
On the county median home value of $343,600, the annual property tax comes to approximately $4,978—the highest in this group. Including mortgage-related fees, the total reaches $6,097.
High-value homes deserve appraisal review
Parker County homeowners with substantial properties should be especially diligent about appraisal accuracy, as even small percentage errors can cost thousands in annual taxes. File an appeal with the appraisal district if your assessment doesn't align with recent comparable sales in your neighborhood.
How Parker County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Parker County
1.45%
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.