Walker County property tax
Homeowners in Walker County, Alabama typically pay about 0.26% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $356 on a median home value of $135,900.
Typical effective rate
0.26%
higher than 99% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$356
per year
Median home value
$135,900
In AL
#59
of 67 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.26% — 72% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 30% lower than the Alabama median of 0.38%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $415 for mortgaged homes, $263 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 59th highest effective rate of 67 ranked Alabama counties; nationally it sits around the 1th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Walker County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.26%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Walker County, AL?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Walker County is 0.26% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($356) divided by the median home value ($135,900) 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 $135,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $356 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $415, versus $263 for homes without one.
How does Walker County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Walker County's effective rate is 30% lower than the Alabama median, ranking 59th of 67 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Alabama counties
Counties ranked closest to Walker County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Alabama counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Coosa County | 0.27% | $315 |
| 57 | Elmore County | 0.27% | $610 |
| 58 | Pike County | 0.27% | $424 |
| 60 | Covington County | 0.26% | $397 |
| 61 | Cullman County | 0.26% | $516 |
| 62 | Randolph County | 0.25% | $452 |
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.