Martin County property tax
Homeowners in Martin County, Texas typically pay about 0.91% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,587 on a median home value of $174,800.
Typical effective rate
0.91%
higher than 42% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,587
per year
Median home value
$174,800
In TX
#220
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.91% — 3% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 39% lower than the Texas median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,646 for mortgaged homes, $712 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 220th highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 58th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Martin County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.91%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Martin County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Martin County is 0.91% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,587) divided by the median home value ($174,800) 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 Martin County?
The median owner-occupied home in Martin County is valued at $174,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,587 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,646, versus $712 for homes without one.
How does Martin County compare to the rest of Texas?
Martin County's effective rate is 39% lower than the Texas median, ranking 220th of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Martin County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217 | Anderson County | 0.92% | $1,702 |
| 218 | Terrell County | 0.92% | $1,259 |
| 219 | Somervell County | 0.91% | $2,634 |
| 221 | Callahan County | 0.91% | $1,318 |
| 222 | Polk County | 0.90% | $1,661 |
| 223 | San Saba County | 0.90% | $1,513 |
Official data & resources for Martin County
- Martin County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Martin County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Martin 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.