How much are property taxes in Castle Hills, TX?
Homeowners in Castle Hills, TX pay a median of $8,643 (±$752) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $9,616.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $7,479.
That is about 2.1% of the median home value of $419,400.
In Castle Hills, the median real estate tax went from $6,388 in 2015–2019 to $8,643 in 2020–2024 (+35.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $8,643 (±$752)
- With a mortgage
- $9,616
- Without a mortgage
- $7,479
- Share of median value
- 2.1%
Real estate taxes in Castle Hills against Bexar County, its state and the nation
| Castle Hills | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,643 (±$752) | $4,535 (±$46) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $9,616 (±$1,171) | $5,301 (±$73) | $5,327 (±$27) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $7,479 (±$1,163) | $3,170 (±$88) | $2,847 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $419,400 (±$24,492) | $262,200 (±$2,140) | $283,800 (±$738) | $332,700 |
In Castle Hills, the median real estate tax is higher than in Bexar County ($4,535).
It is also higher than in Texas ($4,232).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Bexar County, Castle Hills ranks 9 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 74 of 1,338.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Castle Hills
The median tax ($8,643) is 2.1% of the median home value ($419,400).
Across Bexar County the same ratio is 1.7%.
Across Texas it is 1.5%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Castle Hills have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,388 (±$392) | $8,643 (±$752) | +35.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $298,200 (±$22,725) | $419,400 (±$24,492) | +40.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,230 (±$183) | $2,783 (±$356) | +24.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Castle Hills
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hills | — | $8,643 (±$752) | — |
| Balcones Heights | 3.0 mi | $3,734 (±$689) | Lower |
| Olmos Park | 4.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Alamo Heights | 4.2 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| San Antonio | 4.3 mi | $4,122 (±$69) | Lower |
| Hill Country Village | 4.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Shavano Park | 4.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Terrell Hills | 5.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Hollywood Park | 5.5 mi | $8,538 (±$2,399) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Balcones Heights, TX ($3,734), San Antonio, TX ($4,122).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Bexar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Fair Oaks Ranch | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Hill Country Village | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Olmos Park | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Shavano Park | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Terrell Hills | $10,000 or more |
| 8 | Scenic Oaks | $8,723 (±$595) |
| 9 | Castle Hills | $8,643 (±$752) |
| 10 | Hollywood Park | $8,538 (±$2,399) |
| 11 | Timberwood Park | $8,173 (±$521) |
| 12 | Grey Forest | $7,633 (±$2,417) |
| 13 | Helotes | $7,356 (±$605) |
| 14 | Selma | $5,353 (±$482) |
| 15 | Universal City | $5,147 (±$468) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Bexar County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Castle Hills
How much are property taxes in Castle Hills?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Castle Hills, TX is $8,643 (±$752) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Castle Hills?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.1% of the median home value in Castle Hills, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Castle Hills gone up?
In Castle Hills, the median real estate tax went from $6,388 in 2015–2019 to $8,643 in 2020–2024 (+35.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Castle Hills higher than in Bexar County?
In Castle Hills, the median real estate tax is higher than in Bexar County ($4,535).
It is also higher than in Texas ($4,232).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Hills city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Hills city, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Hills city, Texas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Hills city, Texas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Hills city, Texas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Castle Hills city, Texas (place:13276, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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