Property Tax in Brazos County, Texas
In Brazos County, Texas, the typical homeowner pays $4,580 a year in property taxes on a home worth a median of $279,700. The figures on this page are the Census Bureau's published medians (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023), shown exactly as released.
What the Brazos County numbers mean
Read the two medians together: $4,580 is the middle tax bill among owner-occupied households in Brazos County, and $279,700 is the middle home value. Neither figure describes a specific property — together they describe the typical homeowner's situation in the county.
The derived effective rate for Brazos County is 1.64% (median tax ÷ median value). Treat it as an estimate for comparison only: it comes from survey medians of different households, not from the county's rate schedule.
The key figures for Brazos County
| Measure | Brazos County |
|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes paid per year | $4,580 |
| Median home value | $279,700 |
| Derived effective rate* | 1.64% |
| Equivalent monthly tax | $382 |
| Tax per $100,000 of value (derived) | $1,637 |
| Illustrative tax on a $400,000 home (derived rate) | $6,548 |
For context, the Texas medians are $4,111 of tax on $260,400 of value, and the US medians are $2,969 on $303,400. *Derived figures are estimates from Census medians, not official rates.
Brazos County at a glance
- Median tax rank in Texas: #16 of 250 counties
- Median home value rank in Texas: #27 of 250
- Population rank in Texas: #24 of 250 (237,980 residents)
- Population density rank: #18 of 250 (406 people per square mile)
- Land area rank in Texas: #227 of 250 (586 sq mi, 0.2% of the combined county land area)
- Median tax as a monthly figure: $382; per $1,000 of home value: $1.64
How Brazos County compares
The median tax bill in Brazos County is about 11% higher than the state median ($4,111 for Texas) and about 54% higher than the US median ($2,969 nationally). By median taxes paid, the county ranks #16 out of 250 Texas counties with published Census data — 15 counties in the state have a higher median bill.
Comparisons cut both ways: a county can have a modest rate but high bills because homes are expensive, or a high rate but modest bills because homes are cheaper. Brazos County's derived rate of 1.64% sits above the derived US figure of 0.98%.
Some extra context for Brazos County: the median bill works out to about $382 a month, and the derived rate equals roughly $1,637 of tax per $100,000 of home value. The county is home to 237,980 people — the #24 most populous county in Texas, spread over 586 square miles, a density of about 406 people per square mile. Its median home value, $279,700, ranks #27 among the state's 250 counties with data.
Nationally, Brazos County's median bill of $4,580 ranks #155 of 3133 counties with published data — inside the top 5% of counties by tax paid. The county accounts for about 0.8% of Texas's population, its median home value is about 7% above the state median, and at the derived rate the median home would hand over roughly 16.37% of its value in tax across a decade. Within the state, the distance from Brazos County to the most expensive county, Travis County ($7,487), is $2,907 a year.
Counties nearest Brazos County in the Texas ranking
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comal County, TX | $4,827 | $398,800 | 1.21% |
| Dallas County, TX | $4,668 | $277,900 | 1.68% |
| Ellis County, TX | $4,472 | $306,400 | 1.46% |
| Bexar County, TX | $4,429 | $244,100 | 1.81% |
How the tax is worked out
As an illustration of the arithmetic: at Brazos County's derived rate of 1.64%, a home valued at $400,000 would carry a tax bill of roughly $6,548 a year. That is only an illustration using the derived rate — a real bill is computed from the property's assessed value, its exemptions, and the combined rates of its specific taxing districts, so it can be higher or lower.
The usual sequence is: the local assessor values the property; exemptions are applied; the taxable value is multiplied by the combined local rates; and the county bills and collects the tax, distributing it to the schools, municipalities and districts that levied it.
Checking your assessment in Brazos County
If your bill looks wrong, work through these steps:
1. Get your property record card from the assessor and check the basics — living area, lot size, bedrooms, condition, and any exemptions you should have.
2. Compare your assessed value with recent sale prices of similar homes in Brazos County.
3. Talk to the assessor's office informally first; clear errors are often fixed without a hearing.
4. If needed, file a formal appeal with the local review board before the deadline on your assessment notice, with your evidence attached.
5. Keep paying the bill as issued while the appeal runs, unless your notice says otherwise — unpaid taxes accrue penalties regardless of an appeal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Brazos County, Texas?
The median real estate tax paid in Brazos County, Texas is $4,580 per year, on a median home value of $279,700 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What is the effective property tax rate in Brazos County, Texas?
Dividing Brazos County's median tax bill ($4,580) by its median home value ($279,700) gives a derived effective rate of 1.64%. This is an estimate computed from two Census survey medians — it is not the county's official tax rate.
How does Brazos County compare with the rest of Texas?
Brazos County ranks #16 of 250 Texas counties with published data by median taxes paid. Its median bill of $4,580 is about 11% higher than the Texas median of $4,111.
How are property taxes calculated in Brazos County, Texas?
Three steps produce the bill: an assessment of market value by the local assessor, a reduction for exemptions you qualify for (a homestead exemption is the common one), and multiplication by the combined rates of the county, municipality, school district and any special districts covering the property. The median result in Brazos County is $4,580 of tax on a $279,700 median home value.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment in Brazos County, Texas?
Yes. Request your property record card from the Brazos County assessor's office and check it for errors, then compare your assessed value with recent sales of similar homes. If it still looks too high, file a formal appeal with the local review board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on the notice — windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.