Baytown Property Tax Statistics

BaytownCPI + population growth is lower when compared to property taxes. Between 2001 and 2024, Baytown property taxes grew by 221% while CPI + population grew by only 94%. The rate of property tax growth was 135% faster than the rate of population + CPI, to state the facts in another way. When comparing Baytown\'s per capita property tax with other cities, its ranked lower than most peer cities. Baytown\'s per capita property taxes grew from $204/person to $574/person between 2001 and 2024, a 181% increase. Longview exhibited the lowest rate of per capita property tax growth at 177% between 2001 and 2024. Per capita property taxes from 2001 to 2024 grew by 256% in Pharr, 249% in Cedar Park, and 236% in Temple. The lowest property tax rate among comparison cities was recorded in the city of Temple, which increased by 5% from 2001 to 2024. Texas property tax rates have finally begun to fall due to SB 2 being passed in 2019. Baytown property tax rates rose from 0.74% in 2001 to 0.70% in 2024, which decreased by 5%. Tax rates increased in Pharr at around 17%, and Longview rose from 0.49% to 0.56% with a 14% increase. Tax rate reduction can happen even if assessed values are hiked up every year. What can you do about it as a property owner? Protest your property taxes each and every year with OConnors help for a high chance at a tax reduction. Yes, O’Connor can help you reduce your property taxes • Yes – there is NEVER a fee unless we reduce your property taxes • Simple on-line enrollment in just 2 or 3 minutes • We do all the work and you just share in the savings. We file the protest and attend the hearing. No flat fee; just pay half of first year property tax savings • Personalized concierge service site visits • O’Connor saved clients over $213 million in 2025! ENROLL TODAY In the Property Tax Protection Program™ Your property taxes will be aggressively protested every year by one of the largest property tax consulting firms. If your taxes are not reduced you PAY NOTHING, and a portion of the tax savings is the only fee you pay when your taxes are reduced! Many FREE benefits come with enrollment. Learn more :-