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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Harrison County, Texas

Harrison County has an effective property tax rate of 0.97%. On the median home value of $180,400, that's roughly $1,758 per year. Median household income is $66,103.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.97%
median tax $1,758 ÷ median home $180,400
Median Home Value1
$180,400
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$66,103
per-capita $32,485
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$1,758
at 0.97% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricHarrison CountyTexas (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.97%1.18%
Median home value1$180,400—
State income tax3No state income taxNo state income tax
State sales tax38.20% combined8.20% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Harrison County, TX

Harrison County collects property taxes at an effective rate of 0.975%, which falls beneath Texas's statewide median of 1.183% and places the county at 196th out of 250 ranked counties within the state. Against the national median of 0.794%, however, the county's rate runs higher. That mixed picture matters for anyone weighing a move to Marshall or the surrounding communities of Hallsville and Elysian Fields. A median home value of $180,400 generates an annual real-estate tax bill of about $1,758. With median household income at $66,103 and per-capita income of $32,485, the tax load sits in territory that many households can absorb without severe strain, though it still claims a noticeable share of earnings. Buyers comparing Harrison County to cheaper-tax states should expect to pay more than the national benchmark, while those already in Texas may find this county gentler than most.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Harrison County, TX?
The effective rate is 0.97% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.97% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($180,400), the estimated annual bill is about $1,758.
Is Harrison County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 1.18% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Harrison County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Harrison County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.