McLennan County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 58,703.
The median annual property tax in McLennan County is $3,347, which is 53% higher than the Texas state average and 74% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.53% on a median home value of $219,200. Property taxes represent 5.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,347
+53% vs State
+74% vs US
Median Home Value
$219,200
+27% vs State
+4% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.53%
+20% vs State
+61% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,999
$333/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,469
$206/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 | $3,347 +9.3% | 1.53% |
| 2022 | $3,062 +8.9% | 1.56% |
| 2021 | $2,811 +8.5% | 1.70% |
| 2020 | $2,591 +4.5% | 1.70% |
| 2019 | $2,480 | 1.74% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$63,888
per year
Monthly Tax
$279
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Camp County
Tax: $1,703/yr Rate: 1.07%
Victoria County
Tax: $2,941/yr Rate: 1.49%
Archer County
Tax: $2,317/yr Rate: 1.32%
Hockley County
Tax: $1,668/yr Rate: 1.48%
Brazos County
Tax: $4,580/yr Rate: 1.64%
Williamson County
Tax: $7,079/yr Rate: 1.71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in McLennan County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in McLennan County is $3,347 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.53% on a median home value of $219,200.
How does McLennan County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in McLennan County are 74% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.53% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in McLennan County? ▼
In McLennan County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,999 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,469. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in McLennan County? ▼
Property taxes in McLennan County represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $63,888. 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.