COMPARISON

How do Texas property taxes stack up against other states?

Annual property tax for homes valued at $189,000

 
Houston, Tx
 
Davenport, Fla
 
Mt. Vernon, Ind.
Price
$189,000
 
$189,900
 
$189,900
Property tax
$6,020
 
$876
 

$1,831

The property 3,095 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths   1,847 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths  

2,214 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths

Description    
Source: The Wall Street Journal, March 9, 2005