Young County Property Taxes

Young County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

8.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$167/mo escrow

#114 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.21%

vs. Texas Avg8.9% below
vs. National Avg25.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$165,300

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,525

$210/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,744

$145/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#114

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Young County, Texas

Young County taxes align closely with national average

Young County's effective rate of 1.214% sits just 5% below the national median of 1.276%, placing it squarely in the middle tier nationally. The county's tax burden mirrors the typical U.S. experience.

Slightly below Texas's statewide average

Young County's 1.214% effective rate edges just under Texas's 1.276% average. The median tax of $2,006 runs $187 below the state median of $2,193.

Young taxes higher than Yoakum, lower than Zapata

At 1.214%, Young County sits between Yoakum (0.981%) and Zapata (1.027%) in the regional ranking. The county's $2,006 median tax reflects a moderate position among West Texas neighbors.

Median home of $165,300 yields $2,006 annual tax

A typical Young County home valued at $165,300 carries approximately $2,006 in yearly property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay about $2,525 when additional fees are included.

Review assessments to catch overvaluation mistakes

Properties in Young County may be assessed higher than market value. Filing an appeal during the county's designated window could lower your tax obligation.

How Young County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Young County$2,006
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Young County

1.21%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Young County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Young County, Texas is 1.21%. 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 Young County?
The median annual property tax payment in Young County is $2,006. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,525, while those without a mortgage pay $1,744.
How does Young County compare to the Texas average?
Young County's effective tax rate of 1.21% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Young County is $2,006, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Young County, Texas?
The median home value in Young County, Texas is $165,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Young County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Young County's effective property tax rate of 1.21% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $2,006 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Young County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Young County ranks #114 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.21% and median annual tax of $2,006, it falls in the middle 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.