Average Tax Assessment in Galveston County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Galveston County, Texas
Galveston County has a total of 128,978 properties with a cumulative value of $34.7B. This accounts for 1.63% of all real estate value in Texas. Property taxes in Galveston County amount to $607.7M, with the average homeowner paying $4,712 in property taxes, which is higher than the state average of $4,015. The average property tax rate in Galveston County is 1.75%, which is 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 | |
|---|---|
| Galveston Clerk | (409) 766-2200 |
| 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 Galveston County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Galveston County
Galveston County has an average property tax rate of 1.75%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 1.83%. This rate applies to all cities in the county, with the exception of La Marque, which has the highest effective property tax rate at 2.22%. On the other end of the spectrum, Port Bolivar has the lowest effective property tax rate at 1.42%. This means that homeowners in La Marque will pay an average of $4,988 in property taxes, while homeowners in Port Bolivar will pay an average of $4,541.
Overall, Galveston County has a relatively low property tax rate compared to other counties in Texas. However, there is still a significant difference in rates between cities, with La Marque having the highest rate and Port Bolivar having the lowest. Homeowners should be aware of these differences when considering where to purchase a home in the county.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Galveston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin | $20,670 | $53,080 | $158,190 | $282,740 | $412,026 |
| Bacliff | $11,320 | $30,205 | $114,000 | $196,135 | $251,970 |
| Dickinson | $19,704 | $104,640 | $199,800 | $256,650 | $328,448 |
| Friendswood | $214,198 | $273,640 | $386,400 | $519,645 | $700,506 |
| Galveston | $116,860 | $174,942 | $260,000 | $403,758 | $618,133 |
| Hitchcock | $29,550 | $95,525 | $166,640 | $294,035 | $399,170 |
| Kemah | $149,254 | $207,230 | $316,460 | $466,405 | $752,128 |
| La Marque | $83,491 | $116,695 | $168,025 | $233,220 | $291,364 |
| League City | $178,144 | $232,000 | $298,140 | $367,380 | $441,476 |
| Port Bolivar | $37,522 | $125,450 | $270,000 | $377,100 | $507,452 |
| Santa Fe | $37,843 | $118,035 | $217,025 | $299,355 | $389,492 |
| Texas City | $86,046 | $117,835 | $152,360 | $198,575 | $249,348 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Galveston County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin | $138 | $510 | $1,835 | $4,269 | $6,711 |
| Bacliff | $156 | $471 | $1,549 | $3,415 | $4,714 |
| Dickinson | $354 | $1,382 | $3,508 | $5,736 | $7,679 |
| Friendswood | $2,659 | $4,394 | $6,581 | $9,980 | $13,996 |
| Galveston | $1,137 | $2,287 | $3,926 | $6,736 | $11,221 |
| Hitchcock | $272 | $969 | $2,450 | $4,899 | $7,794 |
| Kemah | $1,514 | $2,910 | $4,521 | $7,102 | $12,462 |
| La Marque | $475 | $1,542 | $3,309 | $6,048 | $8,136 |
| League City | $2,011 | $3,531 | $5,293 | $7,269 | $9,541 |
| Port Bolivar | $468 | $1,379 | $3,713 | $5,507 | $7,636 |
| Santa Fe | $342 | $1,298 | $3,204 | $5,108 | $6,944 |
| Texas City | $320 | $1,091 | $2,360 | $3,668 | $5,322 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin | 0.67% | 0.96% | 1.16% | 1.51% | 1.63% |
| Bacliff | 1.38% | 1.56% | 1.36% | 1.74% | 1.87% |
| Dickinson | 1.80% | 1.32% | 1.76% | 2.23% | 2.34% |
| Friendswood | 1.24% | 1.61% | 1.70% | 1.92% | 2.00% |
| Galveston | 0.97% | 1.31% | 1.51% | 1.67% | 1.82% |
| Hitchcock | 0.92% | 1.01% | 1.47% | 1.67% | 1.95% |
| Kemah | 1.01% | 1.40% | 1.43% | 1.52% | 1.66% |
| La Marque | 0.57% | 1.32% | 1.97% | 2.59% | 2.79% |
| League City | 1.13% | 1.52% | 1.78% | 1.98% | 2.16% |
| Port Bolivar | 1.25% | 1.10% | 1.38% | 1.46% | 1.50% |
| Santa Fe | 0.90% | 1.10% | 1.48% | 1.71% | 1.78% |
| Texas City | 0.37% | 0.93% | 1.55% | 1.85% | 2.13% |
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Real Estate Values in Galveston County
The median home price in Galveston County, Texas decreased by 2.78% from October 2022 to October 2023, from $347.5K to $339.0K. This decrease in home prices is accompanied by a decrease in home inventory, from 2.2K in October 2022 to 1.4K in October 2023. This suggests that the housing market in Galveston County is cooling off, with fewer homes available and lower prices.
Average Home Value in Galveston County, Texas
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Galveston County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Galveston County
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Mortgage Rates in Galveston County
Galveston County has a total outstanding loan amount of $47.9 billion across home mortgages. This is a significant amount of money, representing 66.5 thousand outstanding loans in the county. The median mortgage rate in Galveston County is 4.17%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 3.99%. However, there is a significant variation in mortgage rates across the cities in Galveston County. For example, Alvin has the highest median mortgage rate at 4.44%, while Port Bolivar has the lowest median mortgage rate at 3.92%.
The total outstanding loan amount in Galveston County is equivalent to about 80% of the total home value in the county. This indicates that a large portion of the population is taking out mortgages to purchase homes. The variation in mortgage rates across cities in the county is also significant, with rates ranging from 3.92% to 4.44%. This highlights the importance of researching different lenders and comparing rates before taking out a mortgage.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Galveston County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin | $25,236 | $49,458 | $100,853 | $203,274 | $308,916 |
| Bacliff | $24,408 | $49,890 | $97,757 | $156,577 | $211,686 |
| Dickinson | $42,519 | $77,223 | $134,505 | $199,566 | $254,770 |
| Friendswood | $59,246 | $104,159 | $201,756 | $312,591 | $432,355 |
| Galveston | $33,879 | $73,170 | $151,561 | $263,763 | $401,961 |
| Hitchcock | $29,236 | $61,499 | $124,106 | $209,654 | $299,773 |
| Kemah | $52,169 | $92,300 | $160,823 | $271,359 | $441,229 |
| La Marque | $34,059 | $76,864 | $149,055 | $208,160 | $266,558 |
| League City | $60,638 | $103,168 | $173,313 | $250,808 | $319,583 |
| Port Bolivar | $30,873 | $90,767 | $190,308 | $310,040 | $452,969 |
| Santa Fe | $29,317 | $60,760 | $115,756 | $201,312 | $283,610 |
| Texas City | $26,241 | $50,726 | $91,131 | $148,808 | $210,804 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Galveston County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin | 3.20% | 3.82% | 4.44% | 5.90% | 7.06% |
| Bacliff | 3.05% | 3.60% | 4.25% | 5.86% | 6.89% |
| Dickinson | 2.90% | 3.56% | 4.15% | 5.64% | 6.63% |
| Friendswood | 2.96% | 3.60% | 4.23% | 5.80% | 6.92% |
| Galveston | 2.90% | 3.49% | 4.12% | 5.68% | 6.78% |
| Hitchcock | 2.90% | 3.45% | 4.14% | 5.65% | 6.81% |
| Kemah | 2.90% | 3.58% | 4.17% | 5.87% | 6.88% |
| La Marque | 2.80% | 3.30% | 3.98% | 4.98% | 6.41% |
| League City | 2.99% | 3.60% | 4.19% | 5.70% | 6.66% |
| Port Bolivar | 2.80% | 3.11% | 3.92% | 4.76% | 6.26% |
| Santa Fe | 2.98% | 3.68% | 4.40% | 5.99% | 7.05% |
| Texas City | 2.90% | 3.60% | 4.40% | 6.00% | 7.09% |
Housing Expenses in Galveston County, Texas
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