Taylor County Property Taxes
Taylor County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
21.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$223/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.40%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$190,300
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,428
$286/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,668
$139/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#167
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Taylor County, Texas
Taylor's rate sits near national median
At 1.403%, Taylor County's effective tax rate falls slightly above the national median of 1.27%, placing it near the middle of the country's tax burden spectrum. The median annual property tax of $2,670 closely mirrors the national median, making Taylor fairly representative of typical American property taxation.
Below average for Texas
Taylor County's 1.403% rate ranks below the Texas state average of 1.276% in relative terms, positioning it in the lower-middle tier statewide. Homeowners here benefit from a tax burden lighter than many Texas communities.
More affordable than Tarrant, less than Swisher
Taylor's 1.403% rate falls between neighbors Tarrant County (1.772%) to the north and Tom Green County (1.351%) to the southwest. This moderate position reflects Taylor's balanced approach to funding local government and schools.
Median tax bill reaches $2,670 yearly
On a median home value of $190,300, Taylor County residents pay approximately $2,670 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages see that amount rise to $3,428 when mortgage tax escrow is included.
Check your assessment for overvaluation
Even in fairly-taxed counties like Taylor, individual homes can be incorrectly appraised above market value. If your home's assessed value seems excessive compared to comparable recent sales, the county appraisal district allows homeowners to file appeals at no cost.
How Taylor County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Taylor County
1.40%
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.