Pittsylvania County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 19,397.
The median annual property tax in Pittsylvania County is $907, which is 54% lower than the Virginia state average and 53% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.59% on a median home value of $153,000. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$907
-54% vs State
-53% vs US
Median Home Value
$153,000
-45% vs State
-28% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.59%
-12% vs State
-38% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$960
$80/mo
Without Mortgage
$855
$71/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 | $907 +4.9% | 0.59% |
| 2022 | $865 +8.3% | 0.60% |
| 2021 | $799 +4.0% | 0.62% |
| 2020 | $768 +3.2% | 0.61% |
| 2019 | $744 | 0.60% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,115
per year
Monthly Tax
$76
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
York County
Tax: $2,676/yr Rate: 0.65%
Patrick County
Tax: $851/yr Rate: 0.58%
Amherst County
Tax: $997/yr Rate: 0.51%
Winchester city
Tax: $2,505/yr Rate: 0.77%
Colonial Heights city
Tax: $2,127/yr Rate: 0.92%
Richmond city
Tax: $2,834/yr Rate: 0.86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Pittsylvania County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Pittsylvania County is $907 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.59% on a median home value of $153,000.
How does Pittsylvania County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Pittsylvania County are 53% 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 Pittsylvania County? ▼
In Pittsylvania County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $960 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $855. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Pittsylvania County? ▼
Property taxes in Pittsylvania County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $54,115. 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.