Norwalk, Iowa property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.62%

Homeowners in Norwalk, Iowa paid a median $4,924 a year in property tax on a median home worth $303,100, an effective rate of about 1.62% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#507 lowest of 587Iowa places we cover

1.43%Warren County overall
Median tax paid
$4,924
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$303,100
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.62%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
4.8%
of $102,722 median household income
Owner costs
$1,921/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Norwalk vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Norwalk1.62%
Warren County1.43%
Iowa1.39%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Norwalk$4,924
Warren County$3,865
Iowa$2,897
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Norwalk

At the local 1.62% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,437$203
$250,000$4,061$338
$350,000$5,686$474
$500,000$8,123$677

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Norwalk, Iowa?

Homeowners in Norwalk, Iowa paid a median $4,924 a year in property tax on a median home worth $303,100, an effective rate of about 1.62% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Norwalk?

About $4,061 a year at the 1.62% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Norwalk higher than the rest of Iowa?

Norwalk ranks #507 lowest of 587 Iowa places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.39%. Warren County overall is 1.43%.