Louisa County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 12,355.
The median annual property tax in Louisa County is $1,781, which is 9% lower than the Virginia state average and 7% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $275,600. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,781
-9% vs State
-7% vs US
Median Home Value
$275,600
-1% vs State
+30% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.65%
-3% vs State
-32% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,785
$149/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,767
$147/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 | $1,781 +1.5% | 0.65% |
| 2022 | $1,755 +8.5% | 0.66% |
| 2021 | $1,618 +7.7% | 0.68% |
| 2020 | $1,503 +3.7% | 0.64% |
| 2019 | $1,450 | 0.65% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$80,343
per year
Monthly Tax
$148
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Petersburg city
Tax: $1,449/yr Rate: 0.92%
Rappahannock County
Tax: $2,787/yr Rate: 0.57%
Brunswick County
Tax: $718/yr Rate: 0.54%
Fairfax city
Tax: $6,392/yr Rate: 0.94%
Bland County
Tax: $868/yr Rate: 0.55%
Radford city
Tax: $1,488/yr Rate: 0.70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Louisa County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Louisa County is $1,781 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $275,600.
How does Louisa County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Louisa County are 7% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.65% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Louisa County? ▼
In Louisa County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,785 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,767. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Louisa County? ▼
Property taxes in Louisa County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $80,343. 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.