Freestone County property tax
Homeowners in Freestone County, Texas typically pay about 0.94% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,580 on a median home value of $168,000.
Typical effective rate
0.94%
higher than 40% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,580
per year
Median home value
$168,000
In TX
#209
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.94% — about the U.S. median, and 37% lower than the Texas median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,236 for mortgaged homes, $1,357 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 209th highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 60th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Freestone County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.94%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Freestone County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Freestone County is 0.94% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,580) divided by the median home value ($168,000) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Freestone County?
The median owner-occupied home in Freestone County is valued at $168,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,580 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,236, versus $1,357 for homes without one.
How does Freestone County compare to the rest of Texas?
Freestone County's effective rate is 37% lower than the Texas median, ranking 209th of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Freestone County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | Zapata County | 0.95% | $920 |
| 207 | Henderson County | 0.94% | $1,991 |
| 208 | Goliad County | 0.94% | $1,812 |
| 210 | Cass County | 0.94% | $1,375 |
| 211 | Yoakum County | 0.94% | $1,715 |
| 212 | Karnes County | 0.93% | $1,392 |
Official data & resources for Freestone County
- Freestone County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Freestone County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Freestone County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.