Texas has 6th highest real estate property taxes, according to study

By FOX 26 Digital

Published February 22, 2023 9:40pm CST

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HOUSTON - With prices seeming to get higher and higher due to inflation, it's no surprise that Texas residents, according to a new study, are paying some of the highest rates in real estate property taxes.

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WalletHub looked at home and vehicle taxes across the U.S. as part of its 2023's Property Taxes by State and also consulted a panel of experts.

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The data showed Texas to have the 6th highest real estate property taxes!

Surprisingly, Hawaii had the lowest real estate property taxes, while New Jersey had the absolute highest.

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To see the full report and how other states compared, click here.