Walker County, Alabama Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alabama. Population: 19,253.
The median annual property tax in Walker County is $357, which is 30% lower than the Alabama state average and 81% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.27% on a median home value of $131,100. Property taxes represent 0.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$357
-30% vs State
-81% vs US
Median Home Value
$131,100
-12% vs State
-38% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.27%
-21% vs State
-72% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$430
$36/mo
Without Mortgage
$277
$23/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $357 +7.2% | 0.27% |
| 2022 | $333 +6.7% | 0.27% |
| 2021 | $312 +6.1% | 0.27% |
| 2020 | $294 +6.5% | 0.27% |
| 2019 | $276 | 0.26% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,509
per year
Monthly Tax
$30
per month
Other Counties in Alabama
Monroe County
Tax: $362/yr Rate: 0.32%
Cleburne County
Tax: $417/yr Rate: 0.29%
Blount County
Tax: $508/yr Rate: 0.30%
Bibb County
Tax: $271/yr Rate: 0.20%
Winston County
Tax: $363/yr Rate: 0.33%
Morgan County
Tax: $674/yr Rate: 0.35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Walker County, Alabama? ▼
The median annual property tax in Walker County is $357 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.27% on a median home value of $131,100.
How does Walker County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Walker County are 81% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.27% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Walker County? ▼
In Walker County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $430 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $277. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Walker County? ▼
Property taxes in Walker County represent approximately 0.7% of the median household income of $54,509. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.