Wharton County Property Taxes
Wharton County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
24.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$229/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$182,700
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,445
$287/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,333
$194/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#195
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Wharton County, Texas
Wharton's taxes exceed national norms
Wharton County's effective tax rate of 1.505% ranks in the top 30% of U.S. counties, surpassing the national median of 1.1% by a significant margin. The median property tax of $2,749 slightly exceeds the national median of $2,690, despite home values that are 35% lower than the national average.
Above average for Texas
Wharton's 1.505% effective rate ranks in the upper third of Texas counties, exceeding the state average of 1.276% by a notable margin. The median tax of $2,749 is 25% above the state median of $2,193, making Wharton a heavier-taxed county statewide.
Second-highest rate in this Texas cluster
Only Webb County (1.851%) charges more than Wharton's 1.505% rate; Victoria (1.488%) and Wheeler (1.446%) fall just short. Walker, Washington, and Ward counties all provide relief from Wharton's burden.
A $182,700 home means $2,749 yearly
The median Wharton County homeowner pays approximately $2,749 in annual property taxes on a home valued at $182,700. With a mortgage, expect about $3,445 withheld annually; without one, roughly $2,333.
Assessment appeals can offset high rates
With above-average tax rates, Wharton homeowners should verify their assessments against recent comparable sales in their area. If your home's appraised value seems inflated, filing an appeal with the appraisal district can reduce your annual tax bill.
How Wharton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wharton County
1.50%
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.