Texas's largest city and the nation's fourth most populous, Houston spans Harris County with one of the country's highest property tax rates — offset by no state income tax. Energy, medical, and tech sectors drive robust housing demand across diverse price points.
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Houston housing market
The 2.09% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Houston and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Texas average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Houston buyers. Many Houston properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $150/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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