Bath County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 1,343.
The median annual property tax in Bath County is $834, which is 57% lower than the Virginia state average and 57% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.40% on a median home value of $206,000. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$834
-57% vs State
-57% vs US
Median Home Value
$206,000
-26% vs State
-3% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.40%
-40% vs State
-58% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$917
$76/mo
Without Mortgage
$770
$64/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 | $834 +10.6% | 0.40% |
| 2022 | $754 +2.3% | 0.41% |
| 2021 | $737 -2.5% | 0.42% |
| 2020 | $756 -3.9% | 0.45% |
| 2019 | $787 | 0.48% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$61,709
per year
Monthly Tax
$70
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Galax city
Tax: $962/yr Rate: 0.76%
Isle of Wight County
Tax: $2,399/yr Rate: 0.72%
Henrico County
Tax: $2,416/yr Rate: 0.72%
Loudoun County
Tax: $6,186/yr Rate: 0.88%
Alleghany County
Tax: $1,011/yr Rate: 0.83%
Norfolk city
Tax: $2,738/yr Rate: 1.01%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Bath County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Bath County is $834 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.40% on a median home value of $206,000.
How does Bath County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Bath County are 57% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.40% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Bath County? ▼
In Bath County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $917 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $770. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Bath County? ▼
Property taxes in Bath County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $61,709. 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.