Travis County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 297,755.
The median annual property tax in Travis County is $7,487, which is 241% higher than the Texas state average and 289% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.54% on a median home value of $487,600. Property taxes represent 7.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$7,487
+241% vs State
+289% vs US
Median Home Value
$487,600
+184% vs State
+130% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.54%
+20% vs State
+62% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$7,918
$660/mo
Without Mortgage
$6,682
$557/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 | $7,487 +4.6% | 1.54% |
| 2022 | $7,160 +9.9% | 1.61% |
| 2021 | $6,517 +5.8% | 1.77% |
| 2020 | $6,157 +5.4% | 1.77% |
| 2019 | $5,843 | 1.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
7.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$97,169
per year
Monthly Tax
$624
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Midland County
Tax: $3,697/yr Rate: 1.26%
Randall County
Tax: $3,587/yr Rate: 1.58%
Tarrant County
Tax: $5,211/yr Rate: 1.77%
Hemphill County
Tax: $2,502/yr Rate: 1.16%
Burnet County
Tax: $3,495/yr Rate: 1.13%
Scurry County
Tax: $1,761/yr Rate: 1.59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Travis County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Travis County is $7,487 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.54% on a median home value of $487,600.
How does Travis County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Travis County are 289% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.54% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Travis County? ▼
In Travis County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $7,918 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $6,682. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Travis County? ▼
Property taxes in Travis County represent approximately 7.7% of the median household income of $97,169. 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.