Polk County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 14,395.
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $1,597, which is 27% lower than the Texas state average and 17% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.04% on a median home value of $154,000. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,597
-27% vs State
-17% vs US
Median Home Value
$154,000
-10% vs State
-27% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.04%
-19% vs State
+9% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,206
$184/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,343
$112/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 | $1,597 +6.5% | 1.04% |
| 2022 | $1,499 +10.5% | 0.99% |
| 2021 | $1,356 +0.5% | 1.07% |
| 2020 | $1,349 +9.1% | 1.07% |
| 2019 | $1,236 | 1.12% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$59,066
per year
Monthly Tax
$133
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Henderson County
Tax: $1,859/yr Rate: 0.98%
Waller County
Tax: $3,971/yr Rate: 1.36%
Brazoria County
Tax: $4,831/yr Rate: 1.75%
Edwards County
Tax: $823/yr Rate: 1.05%
Gillespie County
Tax: $4,404/yr Rate: 1.02%
Johnson County
Tax: $3,259/yr Rate: 1.28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Polk County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $1,597 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.04% on a median home value of $154,000.
How does Polk County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County are 17% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.04% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Polk County? ▼
In Polk County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,206 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,343. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Polk County? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $59,066. 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.