Average Tax Assessment in El Paso County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in El Paso County, Texas
El Paso County has a total of 254,165 properties with a cumulative value of $36.1B, representing 1.69% of all real estate value in Texas. Property taxes in El Paso County amount to $921.1M, with an average homeowner paying $3,630 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,015. The average property tax rate in El Paso County is 2.55%, higher than the state average of 1.69%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the 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 | |
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El Paso Clerk | (915) 546-2071 |
City of El Paso Tax Office | (915) 212-0106 |
El Paso Recorder | (719) 520-6200 |
El Paso Public Trustee Foreclosure | (719) 520-6780 |
Important Dates | |
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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 | |
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Early Payment Discount | |
Senior | Available |
Disabled | Available |
Homestead | Available |
Veteran | Available |
Solar/Wind | Available |
Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in El Paso County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in El Paso County
El Paso County has an average property tax rate of 2.55%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 2.63%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. Property taxes in El Paso County are used to fund local services such as schools, police, and fire departments.
Property tax rates in El Paso County vary across cities, with Horizon City having the highest effective rate of 2.77% and Canutillo having the lowest rate of 1.77%. The average property tax bill in El Paso County is estimated to be around $3,630. Property taxes are an important source of revenue for the county and help to fund essential services.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in El Paso 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 |
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Anthony | $16,968 | $69,192 | $108,660 | $169,314 | $186,043 |
Canutillo | $6,615 | $16,233 | $58,147 | $123,369 | $210,815 |
Clint | $4,124 | $13,990 | $33,482 | $110,425 | $174,941 |
El Paso | $66,104 | $99,210 | $136,701 | $180,097 | $245,661 |
Fabens | $5,358 | $11,790 | $33,161 | $88,360 | $124,822 |
Horizon City | $115,917 | $142,541 | $171,936 | $203,050 | $263,496 |
San Elizario | $4,455 | $16,078 | $47,106 | $99,112 | $149,783 |
Socorro | $13,190 | $23,955 | $83,968 | $134,541 | $169,790 |
Tornillo | $3,632 | $10,838 | $27,277 | $86,120 | $116,176 |
Vinton | $7,431 | $15,117 | $24,719 | $77,961 | $138,122 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in El Paso County.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Anthony | $338 | $1,318 | $2,584 | $3,908 | $4,724 |
Canutillo | $91 | $268 | $724 | $2,094 | $4,192 |
Clint | $94 | $285 | $787 | $2,267 | $4,149 |
El Paso | $990 | $2,133 | $3,474 | $4,973 | $6,737 |
Fabens | $90 | $244 | $579 | $1,579 | $2,495 |
Horizon City | $2,871 | $3,896 | $4,857 | $5,773 | $7,298 |
San Elizario | $90 | $289 | $796 | $1,950 | $2,833 |
Socorro | $270 | $656 | $1,709 | $3,421 | $4,589 |
Tornillo | $73 | $160 | $616 | $1,529 | $2,336 |
Vinton | $162 | $291 | $579 | $1,593 | $3,346 |
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 |
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Anthony | 1.99% | 1.90% | 2.38% | 2.31% | 2.54% |
Canutillo | 1.38% | 1.65% | 1.25% | 1.70% | 1.99% |
Clint | 2.28% | 2.04% | 2.35% | 2.05% | 2.37% |
El Paso | 1.50% | 2.15% | 2.54% | 2.76% | 2.74% |
Fabens | 1.68% | 2.07% | 1.75% | 1.79% | 2.00% |
Horizon City | 2.48% | 2.73% | 2.82% | 2.84% | 2.77% |
San Elizario | 2.02% | 1.80% | 1.69% | 1.97% | 1.89% |
Socorro | 2.05% | 2.74% | 2.04% | 2.54% | 2.70% |
Tornillo | 2.01% | 1.48% | 2.26% | 1.78% | 2.01% |
Vinton | 2.18% | 1.92% | 2.34% | 2.04% | 2.42% |
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Real Estate Values in El Paso County
The data from Redfin shows that home prices in El Paso County, Texas have increased by 8.61% from October 2022 to October 2023. This indicates that the housing market in El Paso County is strong and that home prices are continuing to rise. Additionally, the data shows that the home inventory in El Paso County has increased from 2.1K in October 2022 to 2.5K in October 2023, indicating that there is an increased availability of homes in the area. Overall, the data from Redfin suggests that the housing market in El Paso County, Texas is healthy and that home prices are continuing to rise.
Average Home Value in El Paso County, Texas
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in El Paso County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in El Paso County
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Mortgage Rates in El Paso County
Mortgages in El Paso County are a major source of financing for homeowners. According to recent statistics, there is a total of $15.6 billion in outstanding loans across the county, with 135,300 outstanding loans. This represents a significant portion of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in El Paso County varies across cities, with Vinton having the highest rate at 6.91%, and Horizon City having the lowest rate at 4.29%. This variation in rates across cities can have a significant impact on the affordability of mortgages in the county. Homeowners should consider the different rates available in their area to ensure they are getting the best deal possible.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in El Paso County by city.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Anthony | $34,851 | $66,233 | $99,301 | $119,682 | $143,587 |
Canutillo | $12,691 | $27,802 | $100,280 | $160,483 | $224,744 |
Clint | $7,055 | $11,744 | $29,712 | $94,656 | $142,279 |
El Paso | $21,219 | $43,983 | $90,515 | $146,920 | $206,822 |
Fabens | $11,009 | $20,208 | $25,714 | $41,137 | $77,862 |
Horizon City | $40,128 | $70,193 | $120,817 | $161,641 | $213,822 |
San Elizario | $4,555 | $11,406 | $25,630 | $56,295 | $93,731 |
Socorro | $12,478 | $31,040 | $79,583 | $118,919 | $149,384 |
Tornillo | $9,009 | $13,193 | $22,146 | $66,825 | $94,728 |
Vinton | $4,352 | $7,126 | $23,097 | $47,546 | $87,413 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across El Paso County.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Anthony | 3.10% | 3.75% | 4.40% | 5.77% | 6.99% |
Canutillo | 3.25% | 3.90% | 4.83% | 6.30% | 7.46% |
Clint | 3.44% | 3.78% | 4.44% | 6.11% | 7.16% |
El Paso | 3.00% | 3.73% | 4.60% | 6.26% | 7.52% |
Fabens | 3.20% | 3.89% | 4.39% | 6.19% | 7.09% |
Horizon City | 3.09% | 3.68% | 4.29% | 5.56% | 6.79% |
San Elizario | 3.47% | 3.86% | 4.50% | 6.16% | 7.11% |
Socorro | 2.90% | 3.63% | 4.34% | 5.75% | 6.99% |
Tornillo | 3.70% | 4.01% | 4.98% | 6.42% | 7.81% |
Vinton | 3.73% | 4.83% | 6.91% | 7.61% | 7.93% |
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