Brooke County, West Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for West Virginia. Population: 6,924.
The median annual property tax in Brooke County is $690, which is 1% lower than the West Virginia state average and 64% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.54% on a median home value of $127,700. Property taxes represent 1.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$690
-1% vs State
-64% vs US
Median Home Value
$127,700
-9% vs State
-40% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.54%
+8% vs State
-43% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$782
$65/mo
Without Mortgage
$628
$52/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 | $690 +3.1% | 0.54% |
| 2022 | $669 +13.0% | 0.58% |
| 2021 | $592 +0.3% | 0.63% |
| 2020 | $590 -2.5% | 0.61% |
| 2019 | $605 | 0.65% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$52,116
per year
Monthly Tax
$58
per month
Other Counties in West Virginia
Mason County
Tax: $682/yr Rate: 0.54%
Hancock County
Tax: $752/yr Rate: 0.63%
Marshall County
Tax: $637/yr Rate: 0.46%
Pleasants County
Tax: $752/yr Rate: 0.58%
Logan County
Tax: $591/yr Rate: 0.58%
Lincoln County
Tax: $494/yr Rate: 0.48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Brooke County, West Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Brooke County is $690 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.54% on a median home value of $127,700.
How does Brooke County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Brooke County are 64% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.54% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Brooke County? ▼
In Brooke County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $782 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $628. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Brooke County? ▼
Property taxes in Brooke County represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $52,116. 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.