Bailey County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 1,776.
The median annual property tax in Bailey County is $1,533, which is 30% lower than the Texas state average and 20% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.47% on a median home value of $104,400. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,533
-30% vs State
-20% vs US
Median Home Value
$104,400
-39% vs State
-51% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.47%
+15% vs State
+55% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,864
$155/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,200
$100/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,533 -14.8% | 1.47% |
| 2022 | $1,800 +4.6% | 1.60% |
| 2021 | $1,721 +4.4% | 1.85% |
| 2020 | $1,648 -1.2% | 2.19% |
| 2019 | $1,668 | 2.39% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$70,625
per year
Monthly Tax
$128
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Loving County
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Shelby County
Tax: $1,143/yr Rate: 1.02%
Randall County
Tax: $3,587/yr Rate: 1.58%
Stephens County
Tax: $1,779/yr Rate: 1.68%
Val Verde County
Tax: $2,233/yr Rate: 1.47%
Martin County
Tax: $1,434/yr Rate: 0.88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Bailey County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Bailey County is $1,533 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.47% on a median home value of $104,400.
How does Bailey County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Bailey County are 20% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.47% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Bailey County? ▼
In Bailey County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,864 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,200. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Bailey County? ▼
Property taxes in Bailey County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $70,625. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.