How much are property taxes in Indian Lake, TX?
Homeowners in Indian Lake, TX pay a median of $1,171 (±$186) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $785.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,215.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $65,400.
In Indian Lake, the median real estate tax went from $818 in 2015–2019 to $1,171 in 2020–2024 (+43.2%).
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
- $1,171 (±$186)
- With a mortgage
- $785
- Without a mortgage
- $1,215
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in Indian Lake against Cameron County, its state and the nation
| Indian Lake | Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,171 (±$186) | $2,042 (±$72) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $785 (±$332) | $2,902 (±$101) | $5,327 (±$27) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,215 (±$159) | $1,457 (±$58) | $2,847 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $65,400 (±$17,212) | $136,500 (±$3,909) | $283,800 (±$738) | $332,700 |
In Indian Lake, the median real estate tax is lower than in Cameron County ($2,042).
It is also lower than in Texas ($4,232).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cameron County, Indian Lake ranks 19 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1107 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 Indian Lake
The median tax ($1,171) is 1.8% of the median home value ($65,400).
Across Cameron County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 Indian Lake have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $818 (±$255) | $1,171 (±$186) | +43.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $50,000 (±$10,771) | $65,400 (±$17,212) | +30.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $759 (±$111) | $1,325 (±$202) | +74.6% | Up 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 Indian Lake
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake | — | $1,171 (±$186) | — |
| Los Fresnos | 1.3 mi | $2,816 (±$326) | Higher |
| Laureles | 2.4 mi | $1,102 (±$519) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Viejo | 4.8 mi | $4,455 (±$1,005) | Higher |
| Brownsville | 7.1 mi | $2,349 (±$93) | Higher |
| Bayview | 7.3 mi | $4,481 (±$313) | Higher |
| Rice Tracts | 8.0 mi | $3,143 (±$936) | Higher |
| Cameron Park | 8.2 mi | $796 (±$184) | Lower |
| Palmer (community) | 8.3 mi | $1,304 (±$681) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cameron Park, TX ($796).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Los Fresnos, TX ($2,816), Rancho Viejo, TX ($4,455), Brownsville, TX ($2,349).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cameron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Rio Hondo | $1,519 (±$415) |
| 14 | La Paloma | $1,476 (±$328) |
| 15 | Palmer (community) | $1,304 (±$681) |
| 16 | San Benito | $1,286 (±$147) |
| 17 | La Feria | $1,215 (±$314) |
| 18 | Los Indios | $1,179 (±$235) |
| 19 | Indian Lake | $1,171 (±$186) |
| 20 | Laureles | $1,102 (±$519) |
| 21 | Santa Rosa | $806 (±$601) |
| 22 | Cameron Park | $796 (±$184) |
| 23 | South Point | $761 (±$262) |
| 24 | Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | $651 (±$166) |
Showing 12 of 24 places in Cameron 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 Indian Lake
How much are property taxes in Indian Lake?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Indian Lake, TX is $1,171 (±$186) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Indian Lake?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.8% of the median home value in Indian Lake, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Indian Lake gone up?
In Indian Lake, the median real estate tax went from $818 in 2015–2019 to $1,171 in 2020–2024 (+43.2%).
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 Indian Lake higher than in Cameron County?
In Indian Lake, the median real estate tax is lower than in Cameron County ($2,042).
It is also lower than in Texas ($4,232).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian Lake town, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian Lake town, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian Lake town, Texas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian Lake town, Texas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian Lake town, 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 Indian Lake town, Texas (place:35918, 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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