San Augustine County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 2,256.
The median annual property tax in San Augustine County is $681, which is 69% lower than the Texas state average and 65% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $83,500. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$681
-69% vs State
-65% vs US
Median Home Value
$83,500
-51% vs State
-61% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.82%
-36% vs State
-14% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$874
$73/mo
Without Mortgage
$606
$51/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 | $681 +8.3% | 0.82% |
| 2022 | $629 +20.5% | 0.76% |
| 2021 | $522 -12.4% | 0.72% |
| 2020 | $596 -17.8% | 0.79% |
| 2019 | $725 | 0.82% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$46,338
per year
Monthly Tax
$57
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Fayette County
Tax: $2,734/yr Rate: 1.01%
DeWitt County
Tax: $1,437/yr Rate: 0.86%
Jeff Davis County
Tax: $1,283/yr Rate: 0.55%
Hockley County
Tax: $1,668/yr Rate: 1.48%
La Salle County
Tax: $1,577/yr Rate: 1.56%
Rusk County
Tax: $1,670/yr Rate: 1.00%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in San Augustine County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in San Augustine County is $681 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $83,500.
How does San Augustine County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in San Augustine County are 65% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.82% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in San Augustine County? ▼
In San Augustine County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $874 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $606. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in San Augustine County? ▼
Property taxes in San Augustine County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $46,338. 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.