Cameron County property tax
Homeowners in Cameron County, Texas typically pay about 1.50% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,042 on a median home value of $136,500.
Typical effective rate
1.50%
higher than 11% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,042
per year
Median home value
$136,500
In TX
#46
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.50% — 60% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and about the Texas median.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,902 for mortgaged homes, $1,457 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 46th highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 89th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Cameron County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.50%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cameron County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Cameron County is 1.50% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,042) divided by the median home value ($136,500) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Cameron County?
The median owner-occupied home in Cameron County is valued at $136,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,042 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,902, versus $1,457 for homes without one.
How does Cameron County compare to the rest of Texas?
Cameron County's effective rate is about the Texas median, ranking 46th of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Cameron County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Wharton County | 1.52% | $2,881 |
| 44 | Lubbock County | 1.51% | $3,241 |
| 45 | Randall County | 1.51% | $3,610 |
| 47 | San Patricio County | 1.49% | $2,866 |
| 48 | Deaf Smith County | 1.48% | $1,801 |
| 49 | Stephens County | 1.48% | $1,633 |
Official data & resources for Cameron County
- Cameron County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Cameron County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Cameron County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.