Halifax County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 9,648.
The median annual property tax in Halifax County is $729, which is 63% lower than the Virginia state average and 62% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.49% on a median home value of $148,900. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$729
-63% vs State
-62% vs US
Median Home Value
$148,900
-46% vs State
-30% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.49%
-27% vs State
-48% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$793
$66/mo
Without Mortgage
$682
$57/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 | $729 +10.1% | 0.49% |
| 2022 | $662 +2.5% | 0.50% |
| 2021 | $646 +1.6% | 0.54% |
| 2020 | $636 +5.1% | 0.54% |
| 2019 | $605 | 0.52% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,244
per year
Monthly Tax
$61
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Charlottesville city
Tax: $3,649/yr Rate: 0.81%
Mecklenburg County
Tax: $826/yr Rate: 0.49%
Chesapeake city
Tax: $2,937/yr Rate: 0.82%
Accomack County
Tax: $962/yr Rate: 0.50%
Staunton city
Tax: $1,696/yr Rate: 0.71%
Buchanan County
Tax: $404/yr Rate: 0.44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Halifax County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Halifax County is $729 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.49% on a median home value of $148,900.
How does Halifax County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Halifax County are 62% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.49% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Halifax County? ▼
In Halifax County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $793 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $682. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Halifax County? ▼
Property taxes in Halifax County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $49,244. 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.