San Antonio property tax, in one number.
The typical San Antonio homeowner pays $4,122 a year on a $235,700 home. That's close to the Bexar County rate (1.73%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Bills are up, rates are down.The median tax paid rose from $2,448 in 2015 to $4,026 in 2024 (+64%), while home values rose 106%. That pushed the effective rate down.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $4,971, versus $2,837 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 6.3% of the median household income of $65,056.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Cities in Bexar County
San Antonio compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $4,122 | $235,700 | 1.75% |
| Bexar County | $4,535 | $262,200 | 1.73% |
| Texas | $4,232 | $283,800 | 1.49% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Bexar County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Bexar County1.73% · $4,535
- Universal City1.91% · $5,147
- Converse1.85% · $4,590
- Helotes1.84% · $7,356
- Selma1.71% · $5,353
- Live Oak1.67% · $4,113
- Leon Valley1.64% · $4,157
- Timberwood Park1.60% · $8,173
- Scenic Oaks1.55% · $8,723
- Fair Oaks Ranch1.52%+ · $10,000+
- Alamo Heights1.28%+ · $10,000+
- Guadalupe County1.43% · $4,343
- Medina County1.32% · $3,165
- Atascosa County1.29% · $2,254
- Wilson County1.22% · $3,928
- Comal County1.13% · $4,833
- Kendall County1.10% · $5,656
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in San Antonio?
The effective rate is about 1.75%. The median homeowner pays $4,122 a year on a home worth a median $235,700 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in San Antonio?
About $4,375 a year, or roughly $365 a month, at San Antonio's average effective rate of 1.75%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the appraisal district, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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