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Walker County

Walker County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.78%

Median Annual Tax

$1,353

How Walker County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Walker County$1,353
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Walker County

0.78%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,520

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,089

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,353

Monthly Escrow

$113

Effective Rate

0.78%

vs. Georgia State Average▼ 11.5% below
vs. National Average▼ 49.7% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Walker County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Walker County, Georgia is 0.78%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Walker County?
The median annual property tax payment in Walker County is $1,353. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,520, while those without a mortgage pay $1,089.
How does Walker County compare to the Georgia average?
Walker County's effective tax rate of 0.78% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Walker County is $1,353, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Walker County, Georgia?
The median home value in Walker County, Georgia is $173,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Georgia?
Property taxes in Georgia are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Bulloch County(GA)

Rate0.78%
Median Tax$1,491

Fayette County(GA)

Rate0.78%
Median Tax$3,168

Coweta County(GA)

Rate0.77%
Median Tax$2,482

Laurens County(GA)

Rate0.77%
Median Tax$1,057
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.

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