Gloucester County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 12,064.
The median annual property tax in Gloucester County is $1,718, which is 12% lower than the Virginia state average and 11% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.59% on a median home value of $289,200. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,718
-12% vs State
-11% vs US
Median Home Value
$289,200
+4% vs State
+37% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.59%
-12% vs State
-38% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,726
$144/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,694
$141/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 | $1,718 +5.7% | 0.59% |
| 2022 | $1,626 +6.8% | 0.59% |
| 2021 | $1,522 +6.4% | 0.63% |
| 2020 | $1,431 -0.3% | 0.62% |
| 2019 | $1,436 | 0.62% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$83,689
per year
Monthly Tax
$143
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Winchester city
Tax: $2,505/yr Rate: 0.77%
Tazewell County
Tax: $718/yr Rate: 0.62%
Cumberland County
Tax: $1,398/yr Rate: 0.64%
Waynesboro city
Tax: $1,578/yr Rate: 0.67%
Franklin city
Tax: $1,677/yr Rate: 0.74%
Craig County
Tax: $958/yr Rate: 0.46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Gloucester County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Gloucester County is $1,718 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.59% on a median home value of $289,200.
How does Gloucester County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Gloucester County are 11% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.59% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Gloucester County? ▼
In Gloucester County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,726 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,694. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Gloucester County? ▼
Property taxes in Gloucester County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $83,689. 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.