Walker County Property Taxes

Walker County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

4.9% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$193/mo escrow

#78 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.11%

vs. Texas Avg4.9% above
vs. National Avg14.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$207,900

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,143

$262/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,746

$146/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#78

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Walker County, Texas

Walker keeps taxes below national average

Walker County's effective tax rate of 1.112% sits comfortably below the national median of 1.1%, placing it near the middle nationally. Though the median property tax of $2,312 trails the national median by $378, the county maintains a reasonable burden relative to its $207,900 median home value.

One of Texas's gentler tax counties

At 1.112%, Walker County's effective rate ranks in the lower half of Texas counties, beating the state average of 1.276% by more than 0.15 percentage points. The median tax of $2,312 falls below the state median of $2,193, making it one of the friendlier markets for property owners.

Most affordable in this Texas cluster

Walker County has the lowest effective tax rate among its regional peers: Victoria (1.488%), Waller (1.360%), and Webb (1.851%) all charge significantly more. Only Ward County's exceptional 0.600% rate undercuts Walker's burden.

Median home: $207,900, annual tax: $2,312

A typical Walker County homeowner with a $207,900 property pays around $2,312 in annual property taxes. If you carry a mortgage, expect approximately $3,143 withheld; without one, about $1,746.

Appeal your assessment if rates feel wrong

Even in lower-tax counties, overassessment happens—roughly one in four homeowners nationally files without ever checking. Walker County offers appeal windows; verify your assessed value matches current market conditions to catch potential errors.

How Walker County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Walker County$2,312
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Walker County

1.11%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Walker County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Walker County, Texas is 1.11%. 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 $2,312. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,143, while those without a mortgage pay $1,746.
How does Walker County compare to the Texas average?
Walker County's effective tax rate of 1.11% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Walker County is $2,312, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Walker County, Texas?
The median home value in Walker County, Texas is $207,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Walker County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Walker County's effective property tax rate of 1.11% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $2,312 is also comparable to the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Walker County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Walker County ranks #78 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.11% and median annual tax of $2,312, 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.