Texas Property Tax Calculator
Applies Texas’s effective rate of 1.40% and its $100,000 homestead exemption.
Texas property tax estimator
Applies Texas’s effective rate of 1.40% and its $100,000 homestead exemption.
Estimated annual tax —
Monthly escrow —
Saved by exemption —
Texas at a glance
| Figure | Texas | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Effective property tax rate | 1.40% | [1] |
| Median home value | $303,000 | [1] |
| Tax on the median home | $4,242 | [1] |
| Homestead exemption | $100,000 | [2] |
Texas highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Texas, ranked 7 of 50. Median 0.79%.
Texas property tax by home value
Annual tax at Texas's 1.40% effective rate, with and without homestead.
| Home value | Annual | Monthly | No exemption |
|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| $125,000 | $350 | $29 | $1,750 |
| $150,000 | $700 | $58 | $2,100 |
| $175,000 | $1,050 | $88 | $2,450 |
| $200,000 | $1,400 | $117 | $2,800 |
| $225,000 | $1,750 | $146 | $3,150 |
| $250,000 | $2,100 | $175 | $3,500 |
| $300,000 | $2,800 | $233 | $4,200 |
| $350,000 | $3,500 | $292 | $4,900 |
| $400,000 | $4,200 | $350 | $5,600 |
| $450,000 | $4,900 | $408 | $6,300 |
| $500,000 | $5,600 | $467 | $7,000 |
| $600,000 | $7,000 | $583 | $8,400 |
| $700,000 | $8,400 | $700 | $9,800 |
| $850,000 | $10,500 | $875 | $11,900 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,600 | $1,050 | $14,000 |
| $1,250,000 | $16,100 | $1,342 | $17,500 |
Worked figures for Texas
Texas values:
| Value | Annual | Monthly | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| $150,000 | $700 | $58 | 0.47% |
| $200,000 | $1,400 | $117 | 0.70% |
| $250,000 | $2,100 | $175 | 0.84% |
| $300,000 | $2,800 | $233 | 0.93% |
| $400,000 | $4,200 | $350 | 1.05% |
| $500,000 | $5,600 | $467 | 1.12% |
| $600,000 | $7,000 | $583 | 1.17% |
| $750,000 | $9,100 | $758 | 1.21% |
| $900,000 | $11,200 | $933 | 1.24% |
| $1,000,000 | $12,600 | $1,050 | 1.26% |
| $1,500,000 | $19,600 | $1,633 | 1.31% |
How Texas compares nationally
On effective property tax rate, Texas ranks #7 of 50 at 1.40% — 77% above the median of 0.79%. The national range runs from 0.29% (Hawaii) to 1.88% (Illinois).
| Rank | State | Effective property tax rate |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | New Hampshire | 1.50% |
| #6 | Nebraska | 1.44% |
| #7 | Texas | 1.40% |
| #8 | Ohio | 1.36% |
| #9 | Iowa | 1.33% |
Mid-range effective rates, ranked
Same rule structure as Texas:
| State | Effective property tax rate | vs Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1.44% | +2.9% |
| Texas | 1.40% | — |
| Ohio | 1.36% | -2.9% |
| Iowa | 1.33% | -5.0% |
| Wisconsin | 1.32% | -5.7% |
| Pennsylvania | 1.26% | -10.0% |
| Kansas | 1.21% | -13.6% |
| Michigan | 1.19% | -15.0% |
| Rhode Island | 1.12% | -20.0% |
| Massachusetts | 1.00% | -28.6% |
| Maine | 0.98% | -30.0% |
| Alaska | 0.94% | -32.9% |
Texas questions, answered with Texas numbers
What is property tax on a median Texas home?▾
Texas's median home is $303,000 and its effective rate is 1.40%, giving roughly $2,842 a year — about $237 a month in escrow.
What about a $500,000 home?▾
Approximately $5,600 annually, after Texas's $100,000 homestead exemption saves you about $1,400.
Does Texas have a homestead exemption?▾
Yes — $100,000 off assessed value for a primary residence, worth about $1,400 a year at Texas's rate.
Other mid-range effective rates
Last reviewed 2026-08-26. Texas figures only — verify with the relevant Texas agency before acting. How this is calculated.