How much are property taxes in San Antonio, TX?
Homeowners in San Antonio, TX pay a median of $4,122 (±$69) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,971.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,837.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $235,700.
In San Antonio, the median real estate tax went from $2,883 in 2015–2019 to $4,122 in 2020–2024 (+43.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,122 (±$69)
- With a mortgage
- $4,971
- Without a mortgage
- $2,837
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in San Antonio against Bexar County, its state and the nation
| San Antonio | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,122 (±$69) | $4,535 (±$46) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,971 (±$96) | $5,301 (±$73) | $5,327 (±$27) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,837 (±$74) | $3,170 (±$88) | $2,847 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $235,700 (±$2,304) | $262,200 (±$2,140) | $283,800 (±$738) | $332,700 |
In San Antonio, the median real estate tax is lower than in Bexar County ($4,535).
It is also lower than in Texas ($4,232).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Bexar County, San Antonio ranks 20 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 328 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 San Antonio
The median tax ($4,122) is 1.7% of the median home value ($235,700).
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 San Antonio have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,883 (±$34) | $4,122 (±$69) | +43.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $146,400 (±$1,364) | $235,700 (±$2,304) | +61.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,386 (±$13) | $1,801 (±$20) | +29.9% | 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 San Antonio
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | — | $4,122 (±$69) | — |
| Balcones Heights | 2.4 mi | $3,734 (±$689) | Not measurably different |
| Olmos Park | 2.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Alamo Heights | 3.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Castle Hills | 4.3 mi | $8,643 (±$752) | Higher |
| Terrell Hills | 4.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Leon Valley | 5.8 mi | $4,157 (±$493) | Not measurably different |
| Kirby | 8.4 mi | $3,075 (±$440) | Lower |
| Hill Country Village | 8.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kirby, TX ($3,075).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Castle Hills, TX ($8,643).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Selma | $5,353 (±$482) |
| 15 | Universal City | $5,147 (±$468) |
| 16 | Windcrest | $4,635 (±$307) |
| 17 | China Grove | $4,620 (±$1,247) |
| 18 | Converse | $4,590 (±$249) |
| 19 | Leon Valley | $4,157 (±$493) |
| 20 | San Antonio | $4,122 (±$69) |
| 21 | Live Oak | $4,113 (±$375) |
| 22 | St. Hedwig | $4,078 (±$421) |
| 23 | Balcones Heights | $3,734 (±$689) |
| 24 | Somerset | $3,273 (±$547) |
| 25 | Kirby | $3,075 (±$440) |
| 26 | Elmendorf | $1,692 (±$324) |
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 San Antonio
How much are property taxes in San Antonio?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in San Antonio, TX is $4,122 (±$69) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in San Antonio?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.7% of the median home value in San Antonio, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in San Antonio gone up?
In San Antonio, the median real estate tax went from $2,883 in 2015–2019 to $4,122 in 2020–2024 (+43.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in San Antonio higher than in Bexar County?
In San Antonio, the median real estate tax is lower than in Bexar County ($4,535).
It is also lower 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 — San Antonio city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Antonio city, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — San Antonio city, Texas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — San Antonio city, Texas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — San Antonio 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 San Antonio city, Texas (place:65000, 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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