Another big factor is that Texas also has no state income tax. Total cumulative property taxes around the Austin area are generally around 2-4 percent of assess

Another big factor is that Texas also has no state income tax. Total cumulative property taxes around the Austin area are generally around 2-4 percent of assessed value[1]. [1] http://www.jbgoodwin.com/taxrate.htm http://www.jbgoodwin.com/taxrate.htm