Northumberland County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 4,854.
The median annual property tax in Northumberland County is $1,602, which is 18% lower than the Virginia state average and 17% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $333,100. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,602
-18% vs State
-17% vs US
Median Home Value
$333,100
+20% vs State
+57% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.48%
-28% vs State
-49% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,549
$129/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,654
$138/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 | $1,602 +1.0% | 0.48% |
| 2022 | $1,586 +5.4% | 0.52% |
| 2021 | $1,505 +15.9% | 0.53% |
| 2020 | $1,298 -1.4% | 0.48% |
| 2019 | $1,317 | 0.45% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,500
per year
Monthly Tax
$134
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Bedford County
Tax: $1,265/yr Rate: 0.46%
Louisa County
Tax: $1,781/yr Rate: 0.65%
Dinwiddie County
Tax: $1,478/yr Rate: 0.60%
Waynesboro city
Tax: $1,578/yr Rate: 0.67%
James City County
Tax: $2,786/yr Rate: 0.66%
Covington city
Tax: $629/yr Rate: 0.78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Northumberland County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Northumberland County is $1,602 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $333,100.
How does Northumberland County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Northumberland County are 17% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.48% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Northumberland County? ▼
In Northumberland County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,549 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,654. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Northumberland County? ▼
Property taxes in Northumberland County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $69,500. 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.