Newton County property tax
Homeowners in Newton County, Texas typically pay about 0.82% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $846 on a median home value of $103,100.
Typical effective rate
0.82%
higher than 49% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$846
per year
Median home value
$103,100
In TX
#236
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.82% — 12% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 45% lower than the Texas median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,182 for mortgaged homes, $588 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 236th highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 51th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Newton County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.82%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Newton County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Newton County is 0.82% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($846) divided by the median home value ($103,100) 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 Newton County?
The median owner-occupied home in Newton County is valued at $103,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $846 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,182, versus $588 for homes without one.
How does Newton County compare to the rest of Texas?
Newton County's effective rate is 45% lower than the Texas median, ranking 236th of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Newton County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | Mason County | 0.84% | $2,461 |
| 234 | Nacogdoches County | 0.83% | $1,399 |
| 235 | Sabine County | 0.82% | $1,260 |
| 237 | Panola County | 0.79% | $1,242 |
| 238 | Mills County | 0.78% | $1,740 |
| 239 | Winkler County | 0.76% | $1,119 |
Official data & resources for Newton County
- Newton County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Newton County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Newton 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.