West Virginia · County property tax · ACS 2024
Berkeley County Property Taxes
The median homeowner in Berkeley County pays $1,398 a year, an effective rate of 0.52%, 30% below the U.S. median.
- $1,398
- Median tax / yr
- 0.52%
- Effective rate
- -30%
- vs U.S. median
- #24 of 55
- rank in WV
The verdict
Homeowners in Berkeley County pay a median $1,398 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.52%, more affordable than 81% of U.S. counties.
- $1,398
- Median annual tax bill, 2024
- 0.52%
- Effective rate on median home
- #580 of 3135
- U.S. counties by tax burden
- -30%
- vs the national median bill
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($266,300). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for West Virginia. Owner-occupied homes: 38,780.
The median annual property tax in Berkeley County is $1,398, which is 92% higher than the West Virginia state average and 30% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.52% on a median home value of $266,300. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county. All property tax data shown below is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, which aggregates self-reported tax payments from homeowner households across the county. This page includes tax trends over multiple years, comparisons with neighboring counties, and a rent-versus-own cost analysis.
What This Data Tells Us About Berkeley County
Homeowners in Berkeley County pay a median annual property tax of $1,398, which is 30% lower than the national median and 92% above the West Virginia state average. The effective tax rate of 0.52% on a median home value of $266,300 reflects how the local assessment base and millage combine into an actual bill.
Property taxes in Berkeley County represent about 1.7% of the median household income of $80,815, compared with a common national benchmark of 2% to 4%. Homeowners with a mortgage report a median of $1,464 in annual property tax while those without a mortgage report $1,251 - a gap that usually reflects differences in home value rather than differences in tax rate. Compared with 2023, the median tax bill changed by 3.3%, which tracks reassessment cycles and changes in the underlying home value distribution.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe the median homeowner household in Berkeley County as reported to the Census Bureau, your own bill can differ based on your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and municipal overlays. Always consult your county assessor, tax collector, or a qualified professional before making decisions that depend on these numbers.
With vs Without Mortgage
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
How Berkeley County compares
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value), ACS 2024.
Berkeley County's effective rate is higher than 56% of the 55 counties in West Virginia - ranking #24 of 55 for property tax burden.
Where Berkeley County sits among every U.S. county
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value)
0.52% Among the most affordable more affordable than 81% of 3,135 U.S. counties
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024
Berkeley County vs Benchmarks
| Metric | Berkeley County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Tax | $1,398 | $727 | $1,993 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.52% | 0.50% | 0.92% |
| Median Home Value | $266,300 | $148,004 | $227,791 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Tax-burden differences across rows reflect millage decisions, assessment-ratio practices, and the residential-vs-commercial mix of each tax base.
Think your Berkeley County property tax bill is too high?
A successful appeal can lower your assessed value by 10-25%, cutting your annual tax bill by hundreds or thousands of dollars. Use our free Appeal Savings Estimator to project savings on your specific home, then read our step-by-step appeal guide for the exact procedure in West Virginia.
Property Tax History
Median annual property tax in Berkeley County, 2020–2024 (ACS). Up +18% over the period.
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,398 +3.3% | 0.52% |
| 2023 | $1,353 +4.6% | 0.55% |
| 2022 | $1,294 +5.7% | 0.56% |
| 2021 | $1,224 +2.9% | 0.62% |
| 2020 | $1,189 | 0.63% |
Tax Burden
Tax Affordability Score
Based on the effective tax rate of 0.52% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Property taxes in Berkeley County are below average, making it a more affordable area for homeowners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What this means in Berkeley County
How to use Berkeley County's property-tax numbers, for budgeting, comparison, or an appeal.
- At Berkeley County's 0.52% effective rate, a $266,300 home implies about $1,398/yr, plug in your own home's value to estimate your bill. Estimate your bill
- Berkeley County ranks #24 of 55 counties in West Virginia by effective rate, compare it against the rest of the state before you judge your bill. West Virginia overview
- If your assessed value looks high relative to Berkeley County's typical home, you may have grounds to appeal, most jurisdictions have a filing window each year. How to appeal
Effective rate is the county median tax divided by the county median home value ($266,300); your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, and local levies determine your actual bill. U.S. Census Bureau ACS · 2024.
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Data as of 2024. 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.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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