Waller County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
80.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$331/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.36%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$292,000
State avg $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,746
$396/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,234
$270/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#153
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Waller County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.36%
0.08 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$3,971
$1,768 above the state median
State position
#153
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 250 Texas counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Waller County, Texas
Waller's taxes run steep by U.S. standards
Waller County's effective tax rate of 1.360% markedly exceeds the national median of 1.1%, landing it in the top 25% of U.S. counties for property tax burden. The median property tax of $3,971 is nearly 48% higher than the national median of $2,690, reflecting both rate and home value.
Well above Texas average
Waller's 1.360% effective rate ranks in the top third of Texas counties, beating the state average of 1.276% by a meaningful margin. The median tax of $3,971 is the highest among these eight counties and 81% above the Texas state median of $2,193.
Second-highest tax burden in region
Only Webb County's 1.851% rate surpasses Waller's 1.360% effective tax rate among nearby counties. Victoria (1.488%), Wharton (1.505%), and Wheeler (1.446%) all fall below Waller, while Ward County at 0.600% is substantially lighter.
A $292,000 home means $3,971 yearly
The median Waller County homeowner pays approximately $3,971 annually on a $292,000 property—the highest median tax in this county set. With a mortgage, expect about $4,746 withheld; without one, roughly $3,234.
High taxes make assessment appeals worthwhile
With the highest median tax bill of any county here, Waller homeowners should prioritize verification of their assessments. One assessment error can cost thousands over several years; a formal appeal costs little and could yield significant refunds.
How Waller County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Waller County
1.36%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.