Nueces County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Nueces County, Texas. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.59%
State Effective Rate
1.40%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$808
Median Home Value (ACS)
$208,800
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,330
Owner-Occupied Households
78,272
The typical owner-occupied home in Nueces County is valued at $208,800 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,330 per year — an effective rate of 1.59%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Texas
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.40%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Nueces County, Texas, the current county-level estimate is 1.59%, or approximately $6,360 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Nueces County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.59% · vs Texas: 1.40% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,975 | $331 |
| $400,000 | $6,360 | $530 |
| $500,000 | $7,950 | $663 |
| $750,000 | $11,925 | $994 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,900 | $1,325 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Nueces County1.59%
- Collin County1.58%
- Dallas County1.58%
- Denton County1.61%
- Williamson County1.61%
- Harris County1.62%
- Hidalgo County1.62%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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