Giles County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 5,339.
The median annual property tax in Giles County is $907, which is 54% lower than the Virginia state average and 53% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.63% on a median home value of $143,500. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$907
-54% vs State
-53% vs US
Median Home Value
$143,500
-48% vs State
-32% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.63%
-6% vs State
-34% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,038
$87/mo
Without Mortgage
$784
$65/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 | $907 -3.1% | 0.63% |
| 2022 | $936 +0.4% | 0.66% |
| 2021 | $932 +5.5% | 0.70% |
| 2020 | $883 +1.8% | 0.69% |
| 2019 | $867 | 0.70% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,819
per year
Monthly Tax
$76
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Lynchburg city
Tax: $1,778/yr Rate: 0.84%
Greene County
Tax: $2,009/yr Rate: 0.64%
Chesterfield County
Tax: $2,636/yr Rate: 0.78%
Rappahannock County
Tax: $2,787/yr Rate: 0.57%
Carroll County
Tax: $861/yr Rate: 0.60%
Spotsylvania County
Tax: $2,263/yr Rate: 0.60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Giles County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Giles County is $907 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.63% on a median home value of $143,500.
How does Giles County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Giles County are 53% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.63% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Giles County? ▼
In Giles County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,038 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $784. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Giles County? ▼
Property taxes in Giles County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $64,819. 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.