Denton County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 226,694.
The median annual property tax in Denton County is $6,943, which is 217% higher than the Texas state average and 261% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.72% on a median home value of $403,400. Property taxes represent 6.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$6,943
+217% vs State
+261% vs US
Median Home Value
$403,400
+135% vs State
+91% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.72%
+34% vs State
+81% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$7,326
$611/mo
Without Mortgage
$5,820
$485/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 | $6,943 +3.7% | 1.72% |
| 2022 | $6,694 +9.6% | 1.78% |
| 2021 | $6,110 +8.1% | 1.90% |
| 2020 | $5,651 +6.8% | 1.90% |
| 2019 | $5,290 | 1.90% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
6.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$108,185
per year
Monthly Tax
$579
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Mills County
Tax: $1,762/yr Rate: 0.88%
Brown County
Tax: $1,727/yr Rate: 1.15%
Bowie County
Tax: $2,091/yr Rate: 1.30%
Coleman County
Tax: $1,248/yr Rate: 1.37%
Zapata County
Tax: $912/yr Rate: 1.03%
Milam County
Tax: $1,789/yr Rate: 1.06%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Denton County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Denton County is $6,943 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.72% on a median home value of $403,400.
How does Denton County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Denton County are 261% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.72% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Denton County? ▼
In Denton County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $7,326 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $5,820. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Denton County? ▼
Property taxes in Denton County represent approximately 6.4% of the median household income of $108,185. 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.