What is the property tax rate in McAllen, TX?

McAllen has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.78%. On a median home valued at $173,800, homeowners pay approximately $3,096 per year in property taxes.

How does McAllen compare to Hidalgo County?

McAllen's effective rate of 1.78% is 10% higher than the Hidalgo County average of 1.62%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,279, while McAllen homeowners pay an estimated $3,096.

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

Based on McAllen's effective rate of 1.78%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $5,340 per year, or about $445 per month.

McAllen Property Tax Rate

Hidalgo County, Texas

1.78%effective rate

McAllen is located in Hidalgo County, Texas. Homeowners in McAllen pay a median of $3,096 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $173,800, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.78%. This is 10% higher than the Hidalgo County average of 1.62%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.78%

vs 1.62% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,096

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$173,800

2024 estimate

Population📍

143,789

McAllen, TX

How McAllen Compares

McAllen

1.78%

Hidalgo County Average

1.62%

Texas Average

1.49%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Hidalgo County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in Hidalgo County, Texas.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Pharr	79,809	$2,394	2.15%
San Juan	35,674	$2,380	2.01%
Edinburg	102,561	$3,473	1.99%
Weslaco	41,437	$2,243	1.88%
Mission	86,234	$2,883	1.79%
McAllen	143,789	$3,096	1.78%

About Property Taxes in McAllen

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$5,340

$445/month · Rate: 1.78%

Hidalgo 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.