Rockwall County, TX Property Tax Calculator
Rockwall County homeowners pay a median $6,396 a year in property tax, 1.54% of a median $415,500 home: above Texas's 1.49% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Rockwall County by home value, at 1.54%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,078 | $257 |
| $300,000 | $4,617 | $385 |
| $400,000 | $6,156 | $513 |
| $500,000 | $7,695 | $641 |
| $750,000 | $11,543 | $962 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,390 | $1,283 |
Rockwall County against Texas and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall County | 1.54% | $6,396 | $415,500 | $127,981 |
| Texas | 1.49% | $4,232 | $283,800 | $78,476 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Rockwall County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Rockwall County?
The effective rate is 1.54%: a median $6,396 a year on a median $415,500 home. That's the 18th highest of the 71 Texas counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Rockwall County?
About $6,156 a year, $513 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Rockwall County compare with the rest of Texas?
Its rate is above the state's 1.49%. Across Texas, covered counties range from 0.83% to 2.03%.
How do I lower my Rockwall County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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