What is the property tax rate in Abilene, TX?

Abilene has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.51%. On a median home valued at $178,900, homeowners pay approximately $2,709 per year in property taxes.

How does Abilene compare to Taylor County?

Abilene's effective rate of 1.51% is 10% higher than the Taylor County average of 1.37%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,728, while Abilene homeowners pay an estimated $2,709.

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

Based on Abilene's effective rate of 1.51%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $4,530 per year, or about $378 per month.

Abilene Property Tax Rate

Taylor County, Texas

1.51%effective rate

Abilene is located in Taylor County, Texas. Homeowners in Abilene pay a median of $2,709 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $178,900, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.51%. This is 10% higher than the Taylor County average of 1.37%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.51%

vs 1.37% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,709

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$178,900

2024 estimate

Population📍

127,130

Abilene, TX

How Abilene Compares

Abilene

1.51%

Taylor County Average

1.37%

Texas Average

1.49%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Abilene

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,530

$378/month · Rate: 1.51%

Taylor 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.