77573 Property Tax Rate

League City, Texas · Part of Galveston County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.70%

85.6% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$5,810

$484/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

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$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$5,810

Monthly

$484

Eff. Rate

1.70%

vs. Texas Avg85.6% above
vs. National Avg116% above

How ZIP 77573 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 77573$5,810
Texas Average$3,131
National Average$2,690

ZIP 77573

1.70%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.35%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Texas

0.23%state avg 1.35%3.49%

Higher than 81% of ZIP codes in Texas(81th percentile, 1,654 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 77573

Property owners in ZIP code 77573 (League City, Texas) pay a median of $5,810/year in property taxes on homes valued at $342,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.70%, which is 26% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77573 is approximately $484, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Galveston County. This is $2,679 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77573 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75704 (1.70%) and 77489 (1.70%).

In League City, property taxes represent approximately 4.7% of the median household income of $122,783, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

If you're considering purchasing a home in 77573, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Galveston County's tax assessor directly.

Buyer decision brief

What ZIP 77573 means for your housing budget

Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.

Monthly escrow signal

$484/mo

Based on median annual tax paid

State context

0.35 percentage points above the Texas average

Texas average: 1.35%

Data confidence

High confidence

The Census margin of error is $173, about 3% of the median tax estimate.

Verify before you offer

  • Confirm parcel assessed value with Galveston County assessor.
  • Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
  • Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
  • Review school district and special assessment boundaries.

This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 77573?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 77573 (League City, TX) is 1.70%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in League City, TX (77573)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 77573 is $5,810. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 77573 compare to the Texas average?
ZIP code 77573's effective tax rate of 1.70% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.35%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $5,810, compared to the state average of $3,131.
What is the median home value in ZIP 77573?
The median home value in ZIP code 77573 (League City, TX) is $342,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 77573 in?
ZIP code 77573 is part of Galveston County in Texas. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Texas, visit the Galveston County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$173. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 77573 is part of Galveston County, Texas. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Galveston County on TaxByCounty →
By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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