Lubbock County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 68,591.
The median annual property tax in Lubbock County is $3,119, which is 42% higher than the Texas state average and 62% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.56% on a median home value of $199,600. Property taxes represent 4.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,119
+42% vs State
+62% vs US
Median Home Value
$199,600
+16% vs State
-6% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.56%
+22% vs State
+64% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,822
$319/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,258
$188/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 | $3,119 +4.3% | 1.56% |
| 2022 | $2,989 +7.7% | 1.63% |
| 2021 | $2,776 +7.1% | 1.75% |
| 2020 | $2,591 +4.9% | 1.74% |
| 2019 | $2,471 | 1.76% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$63,367
per year
Monthly Tax
$260
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Aransas County
Tax: $2,401/yr Rate: 1.01%
Wise County
Tax: $3,293/yr Rate: 1.19%
Jones County
Tax: $1,425/yr Rate: 1.54%
Morris County
Tax: $1,298/yr Rate: 1.18%
Walker County
Tax: $2,312/yr Rate: 1.11%
Childress County
Tax: $1,694/yr Rate: 1.47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lubbock County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lubbock County is $3,119 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.56% on a median home value of $199,600.
How does Lubbock County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lubbock County are 62% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.56% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lubbock County? ▼
In Lubbock County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,822 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,258. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lubbock County? ▼
Property taxes in Lubbock County represent approximately 4.9% of the median household income of $63,367. 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.