76009 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76009 (Alvarado, Texas) pay a median of $2,207/year in property taxes on homes valued at $211,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.05%, which is 23% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76009 is approximately $184, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Johnson County. This is $924 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76009 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76092 (1.05%) and 78942 (1.05%).

In Alvarado, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $73,696, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax and caps annual homestead appraised value increases at 10%, but this cap only applies once you file for the Homestead Exemption with the Johnson County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. Johnson County's Homestead Exemption reduces the taxable portion of your home's value, saving most homeowners $200–$400/year on a median-priced home. File your exemption application with the Johnson County Appraisal District as soon as possible after closing to lock in protection against rapid appraisal growth.