How much are property taxes in Scenic Oaks, TX?
Homeowners in Scenic Oaks, TX pay a median of $8,723 (±$595) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,919.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $7,618.
That is about 1.5% of the median home value of $563,100.
In Scenic Oaks, the median real estate tax went from $6,851 in 2015–2019 to $8,723 in 2020–2024 (+27.3%).
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
- $8,723 (±$595)
- With a mortgage
- $8,919
- Without a mortgage
- $7,618
- Share of median value
- 1.5%
Real estate taxes in Scenic Oaks against Bexar County, its state and the nation
| Scenic Oaks | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,723 (±$595) | $4,535 (±$46) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,919 (±$627) | $5,301 (±$73) | $5,327 (±$27) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $7,618 (±$2,231) | $3,170 (±$88) | $2,847 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $563,100 (±$29,380) | $262,200 (±$2,140) | $283,800 (±$738) | $332,700 |
In Scenic Oaks, 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, Scenic Oaks ranks 8 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 73 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 Scenic Oaks
The median tax ($8,723) is 1.5% of the median home value ($563,100).
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 Scenic Oaks have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,851 (±$392) | $8,723 (±$595) | +27.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $373,400 (±$18,303) | $563,100 (±$29,380) | +50.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,570 (±$172) | $3,062 (±$257) | +19.1% | 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 Scenic Oaks
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Oaks | — | $8,723 (±$595) | — |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 3.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Cross Mountain | 3.8 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Grey Forest | 6.2 mi | $7,633 (±$2,417) | Not measurably different |
| Boerne | 6.7 mi | $6,232 (±$571) | Lower |
| Helotes | 8.7 mi | $7,356 (±$605) | Lower |
| Shavano Park | 11 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Timberwood Park | 11 mi | $8,173 (±$521) | Not measurably different |
| Hollywood Park | 13 mi | $8,538 (±$2,399) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Boerne, TX ($6,232), Helotes, TX ($7,356).
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) | Cross Mountain | $10,000 or more |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Bexar County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Scenic Oaks is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Scenic Oaks
How much are property taxes in Scenic Oaks?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Scenic Oaks, TX is $8,723 (±$595) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Scenic Oaks?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.5% of the median home value in Scenic Oaks, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Scenic Oaks gone up?
In Scenic Oaks, the median real estate tax went from $6,851 in 2015–2019 to $8,723 in 2020–2024 (+27.3%).
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 Scenic Oaks higher than in Bexar County?
In Scenic Oaks, 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 — Scenic Oaks CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scenic Oaks CDP, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scenic Oaks CDP, Texas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scenic Oaks CDP, Texas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Scenic Oaks CDP, 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 Scenic Oaks CDP, Texas (place:66089, 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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