Arlington County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 46,670.
The median annual property tax in Arlington County is $7,774, which is 297% higher than the Virginia state average and 304% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.90% on a median home value of $864,800. Property taxes represent 5.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$7,774
+297% vs State
+304% vs US
Median Home Value
$864,800
+211% vs State
+309% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.90%
+34% vs State
-5% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$7,684
$640/mo
Without Mortgage
$7,978
$665/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 | $7,774 +4.7% | 0.90% |
| 2022 | $7,427 +8.5% | 0.89% |
| 2021 | $6,845 +6.1% | 0.91% |
| 2020 | $6,450 +2.3% | 0.88% |
| 2019 | $6,302 | 0.89% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$140,160
per year
Monthly Tax
$648
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Hopewell city
Tax: $1,600/yr Rate: 0.97%
Nottoway County
Tax: $756/yr Rate: 0.42%
Bristol city
Tax: $1,294/yr Rate: 0.77%
Goochland County
Tax: $2,418/yr Rate: 0.50%
Frederick County
Tax: $1,807/yr Rate: 0.51%
Brunswick County
Tax: $718/yr Rate: 0.54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Arlington County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Arlington County is $7,774 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.90% on a median home value of $864,800.
How does Arlington County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Arlington County are 304% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.90% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Arlington County? ▼
In Arlington County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $7,684 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $7,978. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Arlington County? ▼
Property taxes in Arlington County represent approximately 5.5% of the median household income of $140,160. 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.