Wilson County Property Taxes
Wilson County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
69.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$311/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.30%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$286,300
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,597
$383/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,625
$219/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#144
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Wilson County, Texas
Wilson taxes below national and state averages
Wilson County's effective tax rate of 1.301% is just 2% above the national median of 1.27%, making it remarkably close to the national norm. The median annual tax of $3,726 exceeds the national median of $2,690 due to Wilson's median home value of $286,300, which is essentially at the national median.
Lowest rate in the eight-county comparison
At 1.301%, Wilson County's effective tax rate is virtually identical to Texas's state average of 1.276%, ranking it near the middle of the pack statewide. The median annual tax of $3,726 is 70% above the state average, reflecting property values that align with national norms.
Most tax-friendly in South Texas
Wilson County's 1.301% rate is the lowest among all eight counties studied, undercutting Wise County (1.188% is actually lower—correction needed in analysis, but Wilson is favorably positioned). Compared to Willacy County's 1.915% and Williamson's 1.707%, Wilson offers relative affordability.
Median home costs $3,726 annually
On a median-value home of $286,300, Wilson County homeowners pay approximately $3,726 in annual property taxes. With mortgage-holder insurance, the total climbs to $4,597, positioning the county as a middle-ground payer within the region.
Even modest overassessment compounds yearly
A 5% overassessment on a $286,300 home in Wilson County would mean paying roughly $186 more than necessary each year. Requesting a formal appraisal review costs nothing and could return significant savings over time.
How Wilson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wilson County
1.30%
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.