Hood County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 20,320.
The median annual property tax in Hood County is $3,240, which is 48% higher than the Texas state average and 68% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.15% on a median home value of $281,300. Property taxes represent 3.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,240
+48% vs State
+68% vs US
Median Home Value
$281,300
+64% vs State
+33% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.15%
-10% vs State
+21% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,618
$302/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,427
$202/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 | $3,240 +6.2% | 1.15% |
| 2022 | $3,052 +10.9% | 1.22% |
| 2021 | $2,753 +4.3% | 1.26% |
| 2020 | $2,639 +7.5% | 1.26% |
| 2019 | $2,456 | 1.27% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$86,802
per year
Monthly Tax
$270
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Galveston County
Tax: $4,238/yr Rate: 1.49%
Leon County
Tax: $1,339/yr Rate: 0.75%
Chambers County
Tax: $3,290/yr Rate: 1.13%
Sterling County
Tax: $1,535/yr Rate: 1.07%
Callahan County
Tax: $1,587/yr Rate: 1.10%
Jim Wells County
Tax: $1,311/yr Rate: 1.25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Hood County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Hood County is $3,240 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.15% on a median home value of $281,300.
How does Hood County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Hood County are 68% above 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 Hood County? ▼
In Hood County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,618 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,427. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Hood County? ▼
Property taxes in Hood County represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $86,802. 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.