Walton County Property Taxes

Walton County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

59% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$203/mo escrow

#50 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.81%

vs. Georgia Avg59% above
vs. National Avg9.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$300,500

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,712

$226/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,689

$141/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#50

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Walton County, Georgia

Walton's taxes align closely with national rates

At 0.809% effective rate, Walton County hovers just below the typical American property tax burden. The median tax of $2,431 sits just under the national median of $2,690, placing Walton squarely in the middle of the national distribution.

Walton sits below Georgia's state average

Walton's 0.809% effective rate beats Georgia's 0.898% average, positioning it as a below-average tax county statewide. The median tax of $2,431 exceeds Georgia's $1,529 median due to higher home values, not higher rates.

Walton offers moderate taxes for the region

Walton's 0.809% rate outperforms higher-tax neighbors like Ware County (1.011%) and Warren County (1.031%), but trails the lowest-rate counties Walker (0.778%) and Wayne (0.796%). Walton sits solidly in the middle of the regional pack.

Median home costs roughly $2,431 per year

Walton's higher median home value of $300,500 means a median annual tax of approximately $2,431. Homeowners with mortgages should budget around $2,712 when accounting for additional taxes and fees.

Walton homeowners should verify assessments

Even in fairly-taxed counties like Walton, individual properties can be overassessed relative to the market. If your assessed value is significantly higher than recent sales of comparable homes, filing an appeal could reduce your bill.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Walton County

In Georgia, property taxes are expressed as a millage rate (also called a mill rate). One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Your total property tax bill is determined by adding together the millage rates set by the county, city or municipality, school district, and any special districts.

In Georgia, property is assessed at 40% of fair market value. The millage rate is applied to this assessed value, so a home worth $300,000 has an assessed value of $120,000 for tax purposes. Georgia counties, cities, and school districts each set their own millage rates.

Walton County has an effective property tax rate of 0.81%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,431. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Walton County's current rate, or contact the Walton County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Walton County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Walton County$2,431
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Walton County

0.81%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Walton County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Walton County, Georgia is 0.81%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
What is the millage rate in Walton County, Georgia?
The millage rate (also called mill rate) is the property tax rate expressed as dollars per $1,000 of assessed property value. In Georgia, property taxes are calculated by multiplying your assessed property value by the total millage rate, which includes levies from the county, city, school district, and special districts. Walton County has an effective property tax rate of 0.81%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $2,431. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Walton County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Walton County?
The median annual property tax payment in Walton County is $2,431. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,712, while those without a mortgage pay $1,689.
How does Walton County compare to the Georgia average?
Walton County's effective tax rate of 0.81% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Walton County is $2,431, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Walton County, Georgia?
The median home value in Walton County, Georgia is $300,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Walton County a low property tax area in Georgia?
Yes — Walton County's effective property tax rate of 0.81% is below the Georgia average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax of $2,431 is also comparable to the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Walton County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
Walton County ranks #50 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.81% and median annual tax of $2,431, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

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.