Albemarle County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 29,720.
The median annual property tax in Albemarle County is $3,482, which is 78% higher than the Virginia state average and 81% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $471,000. Property taxes represent 3.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,482
+78% vs State
+81% vs US
Median Home Value
$471,000
+69% vs State
+123% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
+10% vs State
-22% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,395
$283/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,664
$305/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 | $3,482 +4.8% | 0.74% |
| 2022 | $3,323 +14.4% | 0.74% |
| 2021 | $2,905 +5.0% | 0.75% |
| 2020 | $2,767 +3.5% | 0.74% |
| 2019 | $2,673 | 0.75% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$102,617
per year
Monthly Tax
$290
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Lexington city
Tax: $2,378/yr Rate: 0.86%
Washington County
Tax: $1,038/yr Rate: 0.51%
Bath County
Tax: $834/yr Rate: 0.40%
Appomattox County
Tax: $1,006/yr Rate: 0.53%
Williamsburg city
Tax: $2,265/yr Rate: 0.58%
Madison County
Tax: $1,967/yr Rate: 0.59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Albemarle County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Albemarle County is $3,482 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $471,000.
How does Albemarle County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Albemarle County are 81% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.74% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Albemarle County? ▼
In Albemarle County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,395 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,664. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Albemarle County? ▼
Property taxes in Albemarle County represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $102,617. 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.