Living here
Austin property tax
About 1.52% of home value a year, a median bill of $7,801.
Median property tax paid
$7,801/yr
US $2,969
Effective tax rate
1.52%
Texas 1.58% · US 0.98%
Median home value
$512,700
US $303,400
Estimate your property tax
Estimated yearly tax: $7,801 · about $650 a month
Uses Austin’s effective rate of 1.52%. Real bills depend on assessed value, exemptions and local levies; check your county assessor for the exact amount.
How Austin compares
- Austin1.52%
- Texas1.58%
- United States0.98%
- Cedar Park1.87%
- Georgetown1.55%
- New Braunfels1.41%
- Killeen1.64%
- Sugar Land1.80%
- Pearland2.20%
- Galveston1.18%
- Carrollton1.58%
- Austin$7,801
- Texas$4,111
- United States$2,969
- Cedar Park$8,860
- Georgetown$6,189
- New Braunfels$4,428
- Killeen$3,218
- Sugar Land$7,306
- Pearland$7,275
- Galveston$3,485
- Carrollton$5,578
Texas property tax rules
Texas has no state income tax, so cities, counties, school districts and special districts rely heavily on property taxes. Primary residences can claim a homestead exemption.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Austin?
The effective rate, median taxes paid divided by median home value, is about 1.52% (Texas: 1.58%, US: 0.98%). Your actual bill depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local voter-approved levies.
How much is the average property tax bill in Austin?
The median homeowner pays $7,801 a year in real estate taxes, on a median home value of $512,700.
How do I estimate my property tax in Austin?
Multiply your home’s value by about 1.52% for a rough estimate, or use the estimator above. For an exact figure, check your county assessor or tax collector bill.
Are there property tax limits in Texas?
Texas has no state income tax, so cities, counties, school districts and special districts rely heavily on property taxes. Primary residences can claim a homestead exemption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (median real estate taxes paid and median home value for owner-occupied homes). Not tax advice.