Culpeper County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 13,848.
The median annual property tax in Culpeper County is $2,119, which is 8% higher than the Virginia state average and 10% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.55% on a median home value of $386,400. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,119
+8% vs State
+10% vs US
Median Home Value
$386,400
+39% vs State
+83% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.55%
-18% vs State
-42% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,211
$184/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,834
$153/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 | $2,119 +1.4% | 0.55% |
| 2022 | $2,089 +6.3% | 0.57% |
| 2021 | $1,965 +3.9% | 0.60% |
| 2020 | $1,891 -1.9% | 0.61% |
| 2019 | $1,927 | 0.64% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$96,098
per year
Monthly Tax
$177
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Petersburg city
Tax: $1,449/yr Rate: 0.92%
Prince Edward County
Tax: $820/yr Rate: 0.40%
Rockingham County
Tax: $1,532/yr Rate: 0.53%
Northumberland County
Tax: $1,602/yr Rate: 0.48%
Smyth County
Tax: $766/yr Rate: 0.61%
Spotsylvania County
Tax: $2,263/yr Rate: 0.60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Culpeper County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Culpeper County is $2,119 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.55% on a median home value of $386,400.
How does Culpeper County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Culpeper County are 10% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.55% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Culpeper County? ▼
In Culpeper County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,211 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,834. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Culpeper County? ▼
Property taxes in Culpeper County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $96,098. 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.