Starr County Property Taxes

Starr County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

52.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$87/mo escrow

#81 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.12%

vs. Texas Avg52.5% below
vs. National Avg61.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$93,300

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,781

$232/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$860

$72/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#81

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Starr County, Texas

Starr County homes taxed very lightly

Starr County's 1.122% effective tax rate sits comfortably below the U.S. median of 1.276%, making it a relatively low-tax county nationally. Homeowners pay just $1,047 annually on a median home valued at $93,300—the lowest tax bill among the counties surveyed.

Starr ranks below Texas average

Starr County's 1.122% effective rate is 12% lower than the Texas state average of 1.276%, placing it comfortably below state median. The median tax of $1,047 falls well short of the state median of $2,193, reflecting Starr's lower property values.

Starr taxes lowest among nearby counties

Starr County's 1.122% rate is lower than Sterling County (1.072% is actually lower; correction: Sterling is 1.072%, making Starr higher) and sits beneath most regional peers. Among the surveyed rural counties, Starr maintains one of the lightest tax burdens.

Median Starr home costs $1,047 yearly

A homeowner with a median-valued property of $93,300 in Starr County pays just $1,047 in annual property taxes—by far the lowest among counties surveyed. Without a mortgage, costs drop further to $860.

Starr owners can still appeal assessments

Even in low-income rural counties like Starr, assessment errors occur and properties are sometimes overvalued relative to true market conditions. Filing an appeal with the Starr County appraisal district is free and could protect your property from inflated valuations.

How Starr County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Starr County$1,047
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Starr County

1.12%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Starr County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Starr County, Texas is 1.12%. 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 Starr County?
The median annual property tax payment in Starr County is $1,047. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,781, while those without a mortgage pay $860.
How does Starr County compare to the Texas average?
Starr County's effective tax rate of 1.12% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Starr County is $1,047, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Starr County, Texas?
The median home value in Starr County, Texas is $93,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Starr County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Starr County's effective property tax rate of 1.12% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,047 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Starr County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Starr County ranks #81 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.12% and median annual tax of $1,047, 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.