Hamilton County property tax
Homeowners in Hamilton County, Texas typically pay about 1.26% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,863 on a median home value of $147,700.
Typical effective rate
1.26%
higher than 21% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,863
per year
Median home value
$147,700
In TX
#103
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.26% — 35% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 15% lower than the Texas median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,427 for mortgaged homes, $1,659 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 103rd highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 79th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Hamilton County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.26%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hamilton County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Hamilton County is 1.26% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,863) divided by the median home value ($147,700) 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 Hamilton County?
The median owner-occupied home in Hamilton County is valued at $147,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,863 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,427, versus $1,659 for homes without one.
How does Hamilton County compare to the rest of Texas?
Hamilton County's effective rate is 15% lower than the Texas median, ranking 103rd of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Hamilton County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Grayson County | 1.27% | $3,146 |
| 101 | Collingsworth County | 1.26% | $1,314 |
| 102 | Hall County | 1.26% | $1,086 |
| 104 | Calhoun County | 1.26% | $2,153 |
| 105 | Hudspeth County | 1.25% | $801 |
| 106 | Baylor County | 1.25% | $1,288 |
Official data & resources for Hamilton County
- Hamilton County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Hamilton County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Hamilton 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.