Walker County property tax
Homeowners in Walker County, Texas typically pay about 1.18% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,669 on a median home value of $226,900.
Typical effective rate
1.18%
higher than 24% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,669
per year
Median home value
$226,900
In TX
#127
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.18% — 25% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 21% lower than the Texas median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,384 for mortgaged homes, $1,870 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 127th highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 76th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Walker County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.18%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Walker County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Walker County is 1.18% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,669) divided by the median home value ($226,900) 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 $226,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,669 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,384, versus $1,870 for homes without one.
How does Walker County compare to the rest of Texas?
Walker County's effective rate is 21% lower than the Texas median, ranking 127th of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Walker County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | Limestone County | 1.19% | $1,953 |
| 125 | Upshur County | 1.19% | $1,993 |
| 126 | Bowie County | 1.18% | $2,037 |
| 128 | Liberty County | 1.17% | $2,133 |
| 129 | Lampasas County | 1.17% | $2,929 |
| 130 | Smith County | 1.16% | $2,804 |
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.