Willacy County Property Taxes
Willacy County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
47.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$97/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.91%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$60,800
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,340
$195/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$931
$78/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#245
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Willacy County, Texas
Willacy has the highest tax burden regionally
Willacy County's effective tax rate of 1.915% is the highest among the eight-county region and 51% above the national median of 1.27%, placing it solidly in the high-tax tier nationwide. Despite relatively modest median home values of $60,800, the effective rate drives up the tax burden on residents.
Steeply above Texas's statewide average
At 1.915%, Willacy's effective tax rate is 50% higher than Texas's state average of 1.276%, making it one of the most heavily taxed counties in the state. The median annual tax of $1,164 is 47% below the state average, reflecting the county's lower property values rather than a lower rate.
Heaviest tax load in the South Texas region
Willacy County's 1.915% rate is notably higher than neighboring Wilson County (1.301%) and significantly exceeds most other counties in its region. Only Wichita County (1.766%) comes close to Willacy's effective rate among the eight-county comparison.
Lower home values offset high rate
On a median-value home of $60,800, Willacy County homeowners pay approximately $1,164 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, the effective total reaches $2,340, reflecting the county's steep effective rate applied to modest property values.
High rate makes assessment review critical
Given Willacy County's elevated tax rate, verifying your property assessment is especially important to catch potential overvaluations. South Texas homeowners can request a free appraisal review through the county's chief appraiser office—a simple step that often yields tax savings.
How Willacy County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Willacy County
1.91%
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.