Ector County, TX Property Tax: $2,438/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Ector County is 1.28% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $190,500, that works out to about $2,438 per year, or $203 per month. Ector County is located in western Texas, with Odessa as its county seat, and is home to approximately 163,206 residents.
About Ector County
Ector County covers approximately 897.9 square miles in Texas. The county is home to about 163,206 residents living in roughly 67,542 housing units, of which 59.5% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $71,031, and the median home was built in 1981.
The county seat is Odessa. Ector County borders Andrews County, Crane County, Midland County, Upton County, Ward County — useful comparisons if you're considering nearby areas with potentially different tax rates.
How Property Taxes Work in Texas
Property taxes in Texas are administered at the county level. Each county sets a millage rate applied to the assessed value of real property — the effective rate above accounts for any partial assessments and exemptions already built into the local tax base. Assessed value can differ meaningfully from current market value depending on how often the county reassesses and what fraction of market value it uses.
Most counties in Texas offer exemptions that reduce the taxable assessed value: homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior exemptions, disability exemptions, and veteran exemptions are common. These reduce your effective rate below the county-wide average shown here. Contact the Ector County Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Ector County vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ector County, TX | 1.28% | $190,500 | $2,438 |
| Texas state average | 1.28% | — | $2,438* |
| Andrews County | 1.33% | $188,200 | $2,500 |
| Crane County | 1.31% | $119,900 | $1,568 |
| Midland County | 1.26% | $293,000 | $3,697 |
| Upton County | 1.13% | $106,300 | $1,197 |
| Ward County | 0.60% | $138,800 | $833 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Ector County's median home value of $190,500. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ector County's property tax rate compare to the rest of Texas?
At 1.28%, Ector County is equal to the Texas state average of 1.28%. On a home at the county median of $190,500, that means about $2,438 per year — versus $2,438 at the state average rate, a difference of $0 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Ector County is above average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Ector County?
For a home at the county median value of $190,500, the annual property tax in Ector County is approximately $2,438 — or about $203 per month. For a home worth $285,750, expect around $3,658 per year. For a $381,000 home, approximately $4,877 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Ector County property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Ector County are handled by the Ector County Assessor's office in Odessa. Most jurisdictions require filing within 30–90 days of receiving your assessment notice — confirm the specific deadline with the assessor's office before submitting, as deadlines and procedures vary by county. A successful appeal can reduce your assessed value and lower your tax bill for the current and future tax years.
What exemptions are available in Ector County?
Texas counties commonly offer homestead exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for qualifying homeowners aged 65 and older, exemptions for disabled residents, and veterans' exemptions. Each exemption reduces your assessed taxable value, which in turn reduces your effective tax rate below the county-wide 1.28% shown here. Contact the Ector County Assessor's office to confirm which exemptions are available and the application deadlines.
Data sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates, US Census Gazetteer (2024), County Adjacency File