What is the property tax rate in Mesquite, TX?

Mesquite has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.58%. On a median home valued at $226,500, homeowners pay approximately $3,572 per year in property taxes.

How does Mesquite compare to Dallas County?

Mesquite's effective rate of 1.58% is equal to the Dallas County average of 1.58%. The county-wide median annual tax is $4,798, while Mesquite homeowners pay an estimated $3,572.

How much are property taxes in Mesquite on a $300,000 home?

Based on Mesquite's effective rate of 1.58%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $4,740 per year, or about $395 per month.

Mesquite Property Tax Rate

Dallas County, Texas

1.58%effective rate

Mesquite is located in Dallas County, Texas. Homeowners in Mesquite pay a median of $3,572 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $226,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.58%. This is roughly in line with the Dallas County average of 1.58%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.58%

vs 1.58% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,572

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$226,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

148,848

Mesquite, TX

How Mesquite Compares

Mesquite

1.58%

Dallas County Average

1.58%

Texas Average

1.49%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Dallas County

Compare property tax rates for 16 cities in Dallas County, Texas.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Coppell	42,029	$10,001	1.90%
DeSoto	55,896	$5,246	1.86%
Sachse	29,075	$6,656	1.82%
Cedar Hill	48,547	$4,924	1.80%
Grand Prairie	198,564	$4,869	1.79%
Rowlett	64,139	$5,933	1.73%
Garland	245,298	$4,265	1.71%
Lancaster	40,753	$3,903	1.70%
Dallas	1,299,553	$4,908	1.66%
Duncanville	39,879	$3,858	1.61%
Irving	255,036	$4,594	1.60%
Richardson	118,269	$6,438	1.59%
Mesquite	148,848	$3,572	1.58%
Balch Springs	27,181	$3,062	1.47%
Farmers Branch	36,254	$4,689	1.46%
University Park	25,104	$10,001	0.57%

About Property Taxes in Mesquite

Property taxes in Mesquite are collected by Dallas County. Tax exemptions available to Dallas County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Mesquite. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Dallas County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,740

$395/month · Rate: 1.58%

Dallas County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.