San Jacinto County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 8,822.
The median annual property tax in San Jacinto County is $2,086, which is 5% lower than the Texas state average and 8% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.14% on a median home value of $183,100. Property taxes represent 3.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,086
-5% vs State
+8% vs US
Median Home Value
$183,100
+6% vs State
-13% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.14%
-11% vs State
+20% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,567
$214/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,474
$123/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 | $2,086 +13.1% | 1.14% |
| 2022 | $1,844 +14.2% | 1.10% |
| 2021 | $1,615 +5.0% | 1.19% |
| 2020 | $1,538 +14.1% | 1.21% |
| 2019 | $1,348 | 1.18% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$59,526
per year
Monthly Tax
$174
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Dallas County
Tax: $4,668/yr Rate: 1.68%
El Paso County
Tax: $3,490/yr Rate: 2.09%
Hays County
Tax: $6,420/yr Rate: 1.73%
Starr County
Tax: $1,047/yr Rate: 1.12%
Trinity County
Tax: $1,219/yr Rate: 1.11%
Lampasas County
Tax: $2,993/yr Rate: 1.27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in San Jacinto County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in San Jacinto County is $2,086 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.14% on a median home value of $183,100.
How does San Jacinto County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in San Jacinto County are 8% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.14% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in San Jacinto County? ▼
In San Jacinto County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,567 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,474. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in San Jacinto County? ▼
Property taxes in San Jacinto County represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $59,526. 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.