Gillespie County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 8,004.
The median annual property tax in Gillespie County is $4,404, which is 101% higher than the Texas state average and 129% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.02% on a median home value of $432,300. Property taxes represent 6.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,404
+101% vs State
+129% vs US
Median Home Value
$432,300
+151% vs State
+104% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.02%
-20% vs State
+7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,780
$398/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,946
$329/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 | $4,404 +7.0% | 1.02% |
| 2022 | $4,117 +11.0% | 1.03% |
| 2021 | $3,710 +11.6% | 1.14% |
| 2020 | $3,325 +15.0% | 1.07% |
| 2019 | $2,892 | 1.01% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
6.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$67,799
per year
Monthly Tax
$367
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Webb County
Tax: $3,312/yr Rate: 1.85%
Roberts County
Tax: $1,776/yr Rate: 1.00%
Taylor County
Tax: $2,670/yr Rate: 1.40%
Ellis County
Tax: $4,472/yr Rate: 1.46%
Kendall County
Tax: $5,890/yr Rate: 1.20%
Comanche County
Tax: $2,082/yr Rate: 1.51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Gillespie County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Gillespie County is $4,404 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.02% on a median home value of $432,300.
How does Gillespie County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Gillespie County are 129% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.02% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Gillespie County? ▼
In Gillespie County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,780 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,946. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Gillespie County? ▼
Property taxes in Gillespie County represent approximately 6.5% of the median household income of $67,799. 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.