Victoria County Property Taxes

Victoria County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

33.5% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$245/mo escrow

#192 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.49%

vs. Texas Avg33.5% above
vs. National Avg9.3% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$197,600

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,703

$309/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,371

$198/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#192

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Victoria County, Texas

Victoria's taxes rank high nationally

Victoria County's effective tax rate of 1.488% exceeds the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the top 30% of U.S. counties for property tax burden. The median property tax here is $2,941, just above the national median of $2,690, despite a median home value that's 30% lower than the national average of $281,900.

Above average for Texas

Victoria's 1.488% effective rate ranks in the upper third of Texas counties, well above the state average of 1.276%. The median tax bill of $2,941 exceeds Texas's median of $2,193 by more than $700 annually.

Higher than most nearby counties

Victoria's tax rate is notably steeper than Walker County (1.112%) and Washington County (1.150%), though slightly lower than Wharton County (1.505%) and Wheeler County (1.446%). Among this cluster, only Webb County's 1.851% rate surpasses Victoria's burden.

A $197,600 home costs $2,941 yearly

The median Victoria County homeowner pays approximately $2,941 in annual property taxes on a home valued at $197,600. If you have a mortgage, you'll see roughly $3,703 withheld annually; without one, expect about $2,371.

You may be paying too much

Studies show that one in four homeowners is overassessed on their property taxes. If you haven't challenged your Victoria County assessment in the past few years, a formal appeal could uncover significant savings.

How Victoria County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Victoria County$2,941
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Victoria County

1.49%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Victoria County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Victoria County, Texas is 1.49%. 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 Victoria County?
The median annual property tax payment in Victoria County is $2,941. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,703, while those without a mortgage pay $2,371.
How does Victoria County compare to the Texas average?
Victoria County's effective tax rate of 1.49% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Victoria County is $2,941, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Victoria County, Texas?
The median home value in Victoria County, Texas is $197,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Victoria County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Victoria County's effective property tax rate of 1.49% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.21% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Victoria County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Victoria County ranks #192 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.49% and median annual tax of $2,941, it falls in the upper 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.