Walker County property tax
Homeowners in Walker County, Georgia typically pay about 0.75% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,479 on a median home value of $197,100.
Typical effective rate
0.75%
higher than 55% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,479
per year
Median home value
$197,100
In GA
#116
of 158 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.75% — 20% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 3% lower than the Georgia median of 0.77%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,682 for mortgaged homes, $1,183 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 116th highest effective rate of 158 ranked Georgia counties; nationally it sits around the 45th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Walker County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.75%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Walker County, GA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Walker County is 0.75% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,479) divided by the median home value ($197,100) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Walker County?
The median owner-occupied home in Walker County is valued at $197,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,479 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,682, versus $1,183 for homes without one.
How does Walker County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Walker County's effective rate is 3% lower than the Georgia median, ranking 116th of 158 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Georgia counties
Counties ranked closest to Walker County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Georgia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | Bulloch County | 0.75% | $1,679 |
| 114 | Polk County | 0.75% | $1,413 |
| 115 | Fayette County | 0.75% | $3,285 |
| 117 | Oglethorpe County | 0.75% | $1,733 |
| 118 | Douglas County | 0.74% | $2,212 |
| 119 | Coweta County | 0.73% | $2,624 |
Official data & resources for Walker County
- Walker County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Walker County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Walker County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.