Parmer County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 2,178.
The median annual property tax in Parmer County is $1,994, which is 9% lower than the Texas state average and 4% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.57% on a median home value of $127,300. Property taxes represent 2.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,994
-9% vs State
+4% vs US
Median Home Value
$127,300
-26% vs State
-40% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.57%
+23% vs State
+65% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,584
$299/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,452
$121/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 | $1,994 -1.3% | 1.57% |
| 2022 | $2,021 +25.0% | 1.50% |
| 2021 | $1,617 +1.9% | 1.52% |
| 2020 | $1,587 +15.9% | 1.44% |
| 2019 | $1,369 | 1.40% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$68,164
per year
Monthly Tax
$166
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Jefferson County
Tax: $2,513/yr Rate: 1.57%
Ochiltree County
Tax: $1,924/yr Rate: 1.40%
Cochran County
Tax: $684/yr Rate: 1.19%
Gonzales County
Tax: $1,949/yr Rate: 1.23%
Reagan County
Tax: $1,825/yr Rate: 1.11%
Rusk County
Tax: $1,670/yr Rate: 1.00%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Parmer County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Parmer County is $1,994 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.57% on a median home value of $127,300.
How does Parmer County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Parmer County are 4% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.57% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Parmer County? ▼
In Parmer County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,584 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,452. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Parmer County? ▼
Property taxes in Parmer County represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $68,164. 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.