79842 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79842 (Marathon, Texas) pay a median of $2,174/year in property taxes on homes valued at $143,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.51%, which is 12% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79842 is approximately $181, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brewster County. This is $957 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79842 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78550 (1.52%) and 79370 (1.52%).

In Marathon, property taxes represent approximately 4.8% of the median household income of $45,067, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas limits homestead appraisal increases to 10% annually, but protection is only active after you file your Homestead Exemption with the Brewster County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase. The exemption reduces your taxable assessed value across school, county, and city taxes, saving Brewster County homeowners $800–$1,400 yearly given current market values. Contact the Brewster County Appraisal District within 30 days of closing to submit your exemption application and confirm your homestead status.