Average Tax Assessment in Dallas County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County has a total of 631,418 properties with a cumulative value of $187.1B, making up 8.78% of all real estate value in Texas. Property taxes in Dallas County totaled $3.7B across these properties, with the average homeowner paying $5,806 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,015. The average property tax rate in Dallas County is 1.96%, higher than the state average of 1.69%. Properties are typically valued for tax purposes based on their market value.
The property tax timeline in Texas begins on January 1st, when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are issued between April and May, and the property tax appeal deadline is May 15th or 30 days after the notices are issued. The real property tax bill is due on January 31st for the preceding year's gross tax bills.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Dallas Tax Office | (214) 653-7811 |
| TexasFile Clerk Records | - |
| Dallas Assessor | (417) 345-8774 |
| Dallas Assessor | (870) 352-7983 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | January 31st, Gross tax bills for preceding year |
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | April - May |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | May 15th or 30 days after notices are issued |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | October 1st |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Early Payment Discount | |
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Solar/Wind | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Dallas County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Dallas County
Dallas County property taxes are among the highest in the state of Texas. In 2023, the total property taxes collected in Dallas County are estimated to be around $3.7 billion. The average property tax rate in Dallas County is 1.96%, which is higher than the state average of 1.83%. This means that the average Dallas County property tax bill is around $5,806.
Property tax rates vary across the cities in Dallas County. The city with the highest effective property tax rate is Glenn Heights, with a rate of 2.3%. On the other hand, the city with the lowest effective property tax rate is Wilmer, with a rate of 1.73%. This means that property owners in Glenn Heights will pay more in taxes than those in Wilmer.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Dallas County. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | $200,660 | $285,370 | $343,080 | $399,000 | $454,000 |
| Balch Springs | $63,766 | $110,190 | $149,500 | $184,220 | $217,694 |
| Carrollton | $142,200 | $186,262 | $232,315 | $289,172 | $337,482 |
| Cedar Hill | $143,329 | $174,995 | $207,500 | $259,145 | $364,172 |
| Coppell | $240,024 | $307,930 | $404,000 | $512,130 | $632,652 |
| Dallas | $81,830 | $128,680 | $201,080 | $398,840 | $733,780 |
| Desoto | $155,829 | $186,222 | $220,585 | $269,445 | $331,908 |
| Duncanville | $123,700 | $150,208 | $181,590 | $220,620 | $271,192 |
| Garland | $134,060 | $163,280 | $198,310 | $238,570 | $299,530 |
| Glenn Heights | $3,270 | $136,635 | $186,850 | $230,260 | $276,496 |
| Grand Prairie | $104,950 | $145,150 | $191,195 | $237,738 | $286,030 |
| Hutchins | $2,215 | $20,190 | $105,000 | $153,200 | $201,040 |
| Irving | $107,857 | $163,115 | $215,845 | $330,000 | $477,886 |
| Lancaster | $93,830 | $143,805 | $182,430 | $212,150 | $240,560 |
| Lewisville | $5,052 | $9,952 | $260,870 | $301,290 | $337,467 |
| Mesquite | $126,421 | $154,380 | $185,835 | $217,558 | $251,210 |
| Red Oak | $178,425 | $224,298 | $266,610 | $301,850 | $329,602 |
| Richardson | $187,460 | $225,600 | $269,300 | $325,768 | $417,990 |
| Rowlett | $184,040 | $212,790 | $253,080 | $301,850 | $365,242 |
| Sachse | $191,982 | $233,100 | $272,175 | $324,702 | $412,841 |
| Seagoville | $11,440 | $76,865 | $145,770 | $199,350 | $228,460 |
| Sunnyvale | $266,425 | $329,958 | $419,190 | $506,470 | $623,375 |
| Wilmer | $4,960 | $22,510 | $71,410 | $118,438 | $176,750 |
| Wylie | $7,470 | $15,560 | $161,370 | $343,890 | $459,666 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Dallas County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | $3,347 | $4,773 | $6,580 | $8,002 | $9,319 |
| Balch Springs | $581 | $1,583 | $3,040 | $4,302 | $5,282 |
| Carrollton | $1,830 | $3,005 | $4,286 | $5,678 | $6,845 |
| Cedar Hill | $2,328 | $3,547 | $4,629 | $5,847 | $7,971 |
| Coppell | $4,861 | $6,598 | $8,816 | $11,524 | $14,440 |
| Dallas | $375 | $1,979 | $3,957 | $8,221 | $15,108 |
| Desoto | $1,642 | $3,184 | $4,800 | $6,213 | $7,933 |
| Duncanville | $1,716 | $2,704 | $3,744 | $4,851 | $5,994 |
| Garland | $1,794 | $2,957 | $4,193 | $5,364 | $6,757 |
| Glenn Heights | $24 | $1,954 | $4,367 | $5,686 | $6,916 |
| Grand Prairie | $778 | $2,333 | $3,867 | $5,394 | $6,740 |
| Hutchins | $30 | $256 | $1,230 | $3,154 | $4,517 |
| Irving | $1,326 | $2,621 | $4,246 | $7,026 | $10,369 |
| Lancaster | $1,248 | $2,554 | $4,213 | $5,370 | $6,310 |
| Lewisville | $84 | $215 | $6,022 | $6,925 | $7,683 |
| Mesquite | $1,065 | $2,611 | $3,971 | $4,993 | $5,859 |
| Red Oak | $2,129 | $4,648 | $6,283 | $7,456 | $8,082 |
| Richardson | $2,638 | $3,942 | $5,618 | $7,088 | $8,994 |
| Rowlett | $2,423 | $4,319 | $5,635 | $6,936 | $8,489 |
| Sachse | $2,999 | $4,719 | $6,090 | $7,459 | $9,543 |
| Seagoville | $178 | $764 | $2,718 | $4,382 | $5,505 |
| Sunnyvale | $3,699 | $6,381 | $8,726 | $10,916 | $13,592 |
| Wilmer | $105 | $285 | $864 | $2,117 | $3,383 |
| Wylie | $82 | $276 | $2,253 | $6,193 | $9,448 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | 1.67% | 1.67% | 1.92% | 2.01% | 2.05% |
| Balch Springs | 0.91% | 1.44% | 2.03% | 2.34% | 2.43% |
| Carrollton | 1.29% | 1.61% | 1.84% | 1.96% | 2.03% |
| Cedar Hill | 1.62% | 2.03% | 2.23% | 2.26% | 2.19% |
| Coppell | 2.03% | 2.14% | 2.18% | 2.25% | 2.28% |
| Dallas | 0.46% | 1.54% | 1.97% | 2.06% | 2.06% |
| Desoto | 1.05% | 1.71% | 2.18% | 2.31% | 2.39% |
| Duncanville | 1.39% | 1.80% | 2.06% | 2.20% | 2.21% |
| Garland | 1.34% | 1.81% | 2.11% | 2.25% | 2.26% |
| Glenn Heights | 0.73% | 1.43% | 2.34% | 2.47% | 2.50% |
| Grand Prairie | 0.74% | 1.61% | 2.02% | 2.27% | 2.36% |
| Hutchins | 1.35% | 1.27% | 1.17% | 2.06% | 2.25% |
| Irving | 1.23% | 1.61% | 1.97% | 2.13% | 2.17% |
| Lancaster | 1.33% | 1.78% | 2.31% | 2.53% | 2.62% |
| Lewisville | 1.66% | 2.16% | 2.31% | 2.30% | 2.28% |
| Mesquite | 0.84% | 1.69% | 2.14% | 2.30% | 2.33% |
| Red Oak | 1.19% | 2.07% | 2.36% | 2.47% | 2.45% |
| Richardson | 1.41% | 1.75% | 2.09% | 2.18% | 2.15% |
| Rowlett | 1.32% | 2.03% | 2.23% | 2.30% | 2.32% |
| Sachse | 1.56% | 2.02% | 2.24% | 2.30% | 2.31% |
| Seagoville | 1.56% | 0.99% | 1.86% | 2.20% | 2.41% |
| Sunnyvale | 1.39% | 1.93% | 2.08% | 2.16% | 2.18% |
| Wilmer | 2.12% | 1.27% | 1.21% | 1.79% | 1.91% |
| Wylie | 1.10% | 1.77% | 1.40% | 1.80% | 2.06% |
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Real Estate Values in Dallas County
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Average Home Value in Dallas County, Texas
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Mortgage Rates in Dallas County
Dallas County is home to a large number of outstanding home mortgage loans, totaling $420.0 billion. This represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county, and is indicative of the strong housing market in the area. The number of outstanding loans in Dallas County is 360.9K, which is a testament to the popularity of home ownership in the area.
The median mortgage rate in Dallas County varies significantly across cities, with Grand Prairie having the highest median mortgage rate at 4.87%, and Red Oak having the lowest at 3.94%. This variation in rates across counties is indicative of the competitive nature of the housing market in Dallas County, and provides potential home buyers with a wide range of options when it comes to securing a mortgage.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Dallas County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | $47,313 | $95,303 | $172,567 | $269,077 | $341,759 |
| Balch Springs | $19,631 | $41,963 | $72,350 | $125,211 | $181,802 |
| Carrollton | $29,210 | $56,474 | $100,858 | $189,192 | $269,916 |
| Cedar Hill | $31,820 | $58,377 | $94,952 | $179,912 | $273,710 |
| Coppell | $48,043 | $98,146 | $200,258 | $327,251 | $444,067 |
| Dallas | $24,580 | $52,658 | $126,382 | $281,751 | $486,080 |
| Desoto | $38,410 | $67,371 | $116,379 | $191,210 | $273,151 |
| Duncanville | $24,763 | $46,354 | $80,952 | $149,881 | $217,172 |
| Garland | $25,253 | $48,639 | $85,436 | $166,233 | $238,785 |
| Glenn Heights | $43,677 | $66,763 | $110,417 | $198,494 | $261,482 |
| Grand Prairie | $24,570 | $48,300 | $86,384 | $150,689 | $222,823 |
| Hutchins | $24,500 | $50,440 | $94,875 | $183,793 | $216,255 |
| Irving | $34,683 | $64,419 | $132,663 | $247,409 | $364,657 |
| Lancaster | $28,673 | $55,309 | $89,755 | $153,702 | $207,658 |
| Lewisville | $81,612 | $109,631 | $160,771 | $225,278 | $269,185 |
| Mesquite | $27,682 | $50,831 | $86,151 | $149,810 | $210,246 |
| Red Oak | $76,216 | $116,327 | $189,205 | $238,999 | $282,982 |
| Richardson | $34,416 | $69,021 | $131,678 | $236,677 | $325,223 |
| Rowlett | $41,105 | $74,281 | $132,795 | $221,427 | $300,414 |
| Sachse | $49,997 | $80,529 | $143,235 | $241,538 | $323,440 |
| Seagoville | $35,291 | $62,430 | $118,925 | $183,645 | $220,728 |
| Sunnyvale | $71,135 | $144,713 | $264,571 | $373,863 | $463,958 |
| Wilmer | $17,700 | $39,235 | $88,974 | $171,416 | $206,635 |
| Wylie | $38,074 | $110,445 | $235,666 | $324,844 | $405,535 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Dallas County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | 2.90% | 3.43% | 4.19% | 6.00% | 7.03% |
| Balch Springs | 3.20% | 3.84% | 4.80% | 6.37% | 7.59% |
| Carrollton | 3.00% | 3.70% | 4.62% | 6.60% | 7.65% |
| Cedar Hill | 3.10% | 3.81% | 4.84% | 6.58% | 7.71% |
| Coppell | 2.93% | 3.58% | 4.36% | 6.25% | 7.33% |
| Dallas | 2.96% | 3.60% | 4.44% | 6.30% | 7.49% |
| Desoto | 3.10% | 3.79% | 4.62% | 6.41% | 7.65% |
| Duncanville | 3.11% | 3.82% | 4.83% | 6.63% | 7.72% |
| Garland | 3.03% | 3.71% | 4.75% | 6.61% | 7.72% |
| Glenn Heights | 3.20% | 3.68% | 4.41% | 6.08% | 7.09% |
| Grand Prairie | 3.10% | 3.80% | 4.87% | 6.48% | 7.63% |
| Hutchins | 3.00% | 3.60% | 4.44% | 6.16% | 7.46% |
| Irving | 2.90% | 3.58% | 4.36% | 6.17% | 7.20% |
| Lancaster | 3.25% | 3.82% | 4.70% | 6.32% | 7.44% |
| Lewisville | 2.80% | 3.43% | 4.02% | 5.11% | 6.10% |
| Mesquite | 3.05% | 3.70% | 4.54% | 6.41% | 7.63% |
| Red Oak | 3.11% | 3.50% | 3.94% | 4.87% | 6.23% |
| Richardson | 2.98% | 3.60% | 4.40% | 6.26% | 7.47% |
| Rowlett | 2.98% | 3.60% | 4.40% | 6.30% | 7.45% |
| Sachse | 3.00% | 3.62% | 4.32% | 6.04% | 7.11% |
| Seagoville | 2.90% | 3.54% | 4.08% | 5.76% | 6.82% |
| Sunnyvale | 2.90% | 3.42% | 4.10% | 5.69% | 6.73% |
| Wilmer | 2.90% | 3.40% | 4.19% | 6.13% | 7.11% |
| Wylie | 2.90% | 3.40% | 3.98% | 4.72% | 6.55% |
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