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Texas Mortgage Calculator

Calculate your monthly mortgage payment in Texas. Pre-loaded with the Texas average property tax rate of 1.8%.

Calculate Your Monthly Payment

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Principal & Interest • Tax • Insurance • PMI • HOA
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Disclaimer: Results shown are estimates for educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Actual payments vary based on lender, credit score, loan type, and local assessments. Consult a licensed mortgage professional for your specific situation.

Texas Mortgage Calculator Guide

Buying a home in Texas requires understanding local costs. The median home price in the state sits around $380,000, which means your down payment and loan amount will heavily dictate your monthly expenses. Because Texas has an average property tax rate of 1.8%, factoring this into your monthly mortgage payment is essential for an accurate budget.

Beyond principal and interest, homeowners insurance in Texas averages $3,429 per year. Local weather risks and property age can push this number higher. By using our pre-loaded local averages, you get a realistic view of your true housing costs rather than just a basic principal calculation.

If you put down less than 20%, you will also need to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Adjust the down payment field above to see exactly how your PMI drops off once you reach that 20% equity threshold in Texas.

Texas Mortgage Costs at a Glance

Property Tax
1.8%
Nat. Avg: 1.07%
Median Home
$380000
Nat. Avg: $287,000
Avg Insurance
$3429
Nat. Avg: $1,428
Loan Limit
$766,550
Nat. Avg: $766,550

Mortgage Costs by City in Texas

Houston
~$2,417/mo
Home Price
$310,000
Tax (1.8%)
~$465/mo
Est. P&I (7.1% / 20% down)
~$1,667/mo
Dallas
~$2,898/mo
Home Price
$380,000
Tax (1.8%)
~$570/mo
Est. P&I (7.1% / 20% down)
~$2,043/mo
Austin
~$4,067/mo
Home Price
$550,000
Tax (1.8%)
~$825/mo
Est. P&I (7.1% / 20% down)
~$2,957/mo

Texas First-Time Homebuyer Programs

Understanding Property Taxes in Texas

Texas has an average property tax rate of 1.8%, which is above the national average of 1.07%.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average property tax rate in Texas is 1.8%.
The median home price in Texas is approximately $380,000.
Texas offers several programs including My First Texas Home, Texas Mortgage Credit Certificate.

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