Travis County Property Taxes
Travis County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
239.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$624/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.54%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$487,600
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$7,918
$660/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$6,682
$557/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#203
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Travis County, Texas
Travis taxes rank high nationally
Travis County's effective tax rate of 1.536% significantly exceeds the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the top 15% of U.S. counties for property tax burden. The median property tax here is $7,487 annually—nearly three times the national median of $2,690—reflecting both high home values and above-average rates.
Among Texas's priciest tax burdens
Travis County ranks in the top 5% of Texas counties by effective tax rate at 1.536%, well above the state average of 1.276%. The median tax bill of $7,487 is more than triple the state median of $2,193, driven by Austin's booming real estate market.
Outpaced by surrounding counties
Travis County's 1.536% rate is substantially higher than most neighboring counties—Williamson averages 1.38%, Hays around 1.25%, and Bastrop near 1.15%. This makes Travis one of the region's steepest tax counties, a key cost factor for those considering relocation within the Austin metro.
A $487k home costs $7,487 yearly
With a median home value of $487,600 and an effective rate of 1.536%, the typical Travis County homeowner pays $7,487 in annual property taxes. For those with mortgages, the combined tax and mortgage obligations push annual costs to $7,918.
Overassessment appeals could lower bills
Many Travis County homeowners pay more than necessary due to inflated property assessments. A formal appeal with your county appraisal district can challenge overvaluation and potentially reduce your annual tax liability.
How Travis County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Travis County
1.54%
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.