James City County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 24,720.
The median annual property tax in James City County is $2,786, which is 42% higher than the Virginia state average and 45% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $419,200. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,786
+42% vs State
+45% vs US
Median Home Value
$419,200
+51% vs State
+98% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.66%
-1% vs State
-31% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,680
$223/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,009
$251/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 | $2,786 +2.8% | 0.66% |
| 2022 | $2,709 +3.6% | 0.68% |
| 2021 | $2,614 +1.4% | 0.74% |
| 2020 | $2,579 +2.3% | 0.75% |
| 2019 | $2,520 | 0.74% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$107,046
per year
Monthly Tax
$232
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Campbell County
Tax: $913/yr Rate: 0.46%
Louisa County
Tax: $1,781/yr Rate: 0.65%
Middlesex County
Tax: $1,692/yr Rate: 0.56%
Williamsburg city
Tax: $2,265/yr Rate: 0.58%
Rockingham County
Tax: $1,532/yr Rate: 0.53%
Franklin County
Tax: $1,188/yr Rate: 0.53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in James City County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in James City County is $2,786 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $419,200.
How does James City County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in James City County are 45% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.66% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in James City County? ▼
In James City County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,680 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,009. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in James City County? ▼
Property taxes in James City County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $107,046. 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.