Rains County Property Taxes
Rains County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$196/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.09%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$214,900
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,544
$295/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,648
$137/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#71
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Rains County, Texas
Rains taxes run well below state
At 1.093%, Rains County's effective tax rate sits 14% below the Texas state average of 1.276%, offering North Texas homeowners a tax advantage. The median property tax of $2,350 approaches the national median of $2,690, reflecting Rains's higher median home value of $214,900.
Rains ranks in Texas's lower-tax tier
Rains County sits in the bottom half of Texas counties by effective tax rate, making it an affordable option for North Texas residents. Despite paying $2,350 in median annual tax, which exceeds the state average of $2,193, Rains achieves this on a higher home value.
Competitive with North Texas suburbs
Rains County's 1.093% rate undercuts neighboring Collin and Denton counties while matching Hunt County's tax burden, making it attractive for Dallas-area commuters. The median home value of $214,900 reflects its position as an exurban growth corridor.
What a $215K home costs annually
The median Rains County homeowner pays $2,350 per year in property taxes on a $214,900 home. When mortgage-related exemptions apply, the tab climbs to $3,544, though homestead exemptions and agricultural exemptions can reduce this substantially.
Protect yourself from overassessment
Rains County homeowners should verify their assessments annually—growth counties like Rains often see inflated values that don't match actual market sales. Filing a free appeal with the appraisal district can recover hundreds in overpaid taxes.
How Rains County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Rains County
1.09%
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.