How much are property taxes in Los Fresnos, TX?
Homeowners in Los Fresnos, TX pay a median of $2,816 (±$326) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,273.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,266.
That is about 1.9% of the median home value of $152,200.
In Los Fresnos, the median real estate tax went from $2,146 in 2015–2019 to $2,816 in 2020–2024 (+31.2%).
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
- $2,816 (±$326)
- With a mortgage
- $3,273
- Without a mortgage
- $2,266
- Share of median value
- 1.9%
Real estate taxes in Los Fresnos against Cameron County, its state and the nation
| Los Fresnos | Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,816 (±$326) | $2,042 (±$72) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,273 (±$571) | $2,902 (±$101) | $5,327 (±$27) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,266 (±$632) | $1,457 (±$58) | $2,847 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $152,200 (±$22,677) | $136,500 (±$3,909) | $283,800 (±$738) | $332,700 |
In Los Fresnos, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cameron County ($2,042).
It is also lower than in Texas ($4,232).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Cameron County, Los Fresnos ranks 8 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 511 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 Los Fresnos
The median tax ($2,816) is 1.9% of the median home value ($152,200).
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 Los Fresnos have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,146 (±$276) | $2,816 (±$326) | +31.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $105,400 (±$10,684) | $152,200 (±$22,677) | +44.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,169 (±$101) | $1,589 (±$315) | +35.9% | 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 Los Fresnos
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Fresnos | — | $2,816 (±$326) | — |
| Indian Lake | 1.3 mi | $1,171 (±$186) | Lower |
| Laureles | 3.2 mi | $1,102 (±$519) | Lower |
| Rancho Viejo | 4.9 mi | $4,455 (±$1,005) | Higher |
| Brownsville | 5.9 mi | $2,349 (±$93) | Lower |
| Bayview | 6.9 mi | $4,481 (±$313) | Higher |
| Cameron Park | 7.1 mi | $796 (±$184) | Lower |
| Rice Tracts | 8.8 mi | $3,143 (±$936) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer (community) | 9.1 mi | $1,304 (±$681) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Indian Lake, TX ($1,171), Laureles, TX ($1,102), Brownsville, TX ($2,349).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rancho Viejo, TX ($4,455), Bayview, TX ($4,481).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bayview | $4,481 (±$313) |
| 3 | Rancho Viejo | $4,455 (±$1,005) |
| 4 | Palm Valley | $4,176 (±$644) |
| 5 | Laguna Vista | $3,489 (±$964) |
| 6 | Rice Tracts | $3,143 (±$936) |
| 7 | Port Isabel | $2,833 (±$1,145) |
| 8 | Los Fresnos | $2,816 (±$326) |
| 9 | Brownsville | $2,349 (±$93) |
| 10 | Primera | $2,131 (±$437) |
| 11 | Harlingen | $2,059 (±$208) |
| 12 | Combes | $1,924 (±$770) |
| 13 | Rio Hondo | $1,519 (±$415) |
| 14 | La Paloma | $1,476 (±$328) |
Showing 13 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 Los Fresnos
How much are property taxes in Los Fresnos?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Los Fresnos, TX is $2,816 (±$326) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Los Fresnos?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.9% of the median home value in Los Fresnos, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Los Fresnos gone up?
In Los Fresnos, the median real estate tax went from $2,146 in 2015–2019 to $2,816 in 2020–2024 (+31.2%).
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 Los Fresnos higher than in Cameron County?
In Los Fresnos, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cameron County ($2,042).
It is also lower than in Texas ($4,232).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Fresnos city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Fresnos city, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Fresnos city, Texas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Fresnos city, Texas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Fresnos 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 Los Fresnos city, Texas (place:44116, 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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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