Menard County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 634.
The median annual property tax in Menard County is $1,747, which is 20% lower than the Texas state average and 9% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.66% on a median home value of $105,300. Property taxes represent 3.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,747
-20% vs State
-9% vs US
Median Home Value
$105,300
-39% vs State
-50% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.66%
+30% vs State
+75% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,550
$129/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,792
$149/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 | $1,747 +20.2% | 1.66% |
| 2022 | $1,454 +5.9% | 1.68% |
| 2021 | $1,373 +2.2% | 1.66% |
| 2020 | $1,344 +8.0% | 1.54% |
| 2019 | $1,244 | 2.10% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$48,191
per year
Monthly Tax
$146
per month
Other Counties in Texas
McCulloch County
Tax: $1,435/yr Rate: 1.37%
Kerr County
Tax: $3,115/yr Rate: 1.09%
Uvalde County
Tax: $2,260/yr Rate: 1.57%
Hockley County
Tax: $1,668/yr Rate: 1.48%
Jones County
Tax: $1,425/yr Rate: 1.54%
Young County
Tax: $2,006/yr Rate: 1.21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Menard County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Menard County is $1,747 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.66% on a median home value of $105,300.
How does Menard County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Menard County are 9% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.66% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Menard County? ▼
In Menard County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,550 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,792. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Menard County? ▼
Property taxes in Menard County represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $48,191. 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.