Brown County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 10,209.
The median annual property tax in Brown County is $1,727, which is 21% lower than the Texas state average and 10% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.15% on a median home value of $149,900. Property taxes represent 3.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,727
-21% vs State
-10% vs US
Median Home Value
$149,900
-13% vs State
-29% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.15%
-10% vs State
+21% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,415
$201/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,324
$110/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 | $1,727 +3.7% | 1.15% |
| 2022 | $1,666 +11.4% | 1.21% |
| 2021 | $1,495 +4.3% | 1.31% |
| 2020 | $1,434 +1.2% | 1.31% |
| 2019 | $1,417 | 1.38% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$55,305
per year
Monthly Tax
$144
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Titus County
Tax: $1,897/yr Rate: 1.20%
Schleicher County
Tax: $1,621/yr Rate: 1.43%
Throckmorton County
Tax: $969/yr Rate: 1.15%
Coke County
Tax: $1,340/yr Rate: 1.19%
Bell County
Tax: $3,409/yr Rate: 1.54%
Presidio County
Tax: $1,949/yr Rate: 1.58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Brown County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Brown County is $1,727 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.15% on a median home value of $149,900.
How does Brown County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Brown County are 10% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.15% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Brown County? ▼
In Brown County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,415 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,324. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Brown County? ▼
Property taxes in Brown County represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $55,305. 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.