Liberty County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 24,240.
The median annual property tax in Liberty County is $2,091, which is 5% lower than the Texas state average and 9% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.25% on a median home value of $167,100. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,091
-5% vs State
+9% vs US
Median Home Value
$167,100
-3% vs State
-21% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.25%
-2% vs State
+32% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,881
$240/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,648
$137/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 | $2,091 +4.9% | 1.25% |
| 2022 | $1,993 +15.1% | 1.37% |
| 2021 | $1,731 +9.1% | 1.35% |
| 2020 | $1,586 -0.6% | 1.38% |
| 2019 | $1,596 | 1.43% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,773
per year
Monthly Tax
$174
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Menard County
Tax: $1,747/yr Rate: 1.66%
Hood County
Tax: $3,240/yr Rate: 1.15%
Franklin County
Tax: $1,944/yr Rate: 0.91%
McMullen County
Tax: $2,167/yr Rate: 1.99%
Lavaca County
Tax: $2,113/yr Rate: 0.96%
Hidalgo County
Tax: $2,187/yr Rate: 1.76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Liberty County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Liberty County is $2,091 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.25% on a median home value of $167,100.
How does Liberty County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Liberty County are 9% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.25% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Liberty County? ▼
In Liberty County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,881 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,648. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Liberty County? ▼
Property taxes in Liberty County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $64,773. 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.