Powhatan County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 10,387.
The median annual property tax in Powhatan County is $2,418, which is 23% higher than the Virginia state average and 26% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.63% on a median home value of $381,300. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,418
+23% vs State
+26% vs US
Median Home Value
$381,300
+37% vs State
+80% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.63%
-6% vs State
-34% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,360
$197/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,578
$215/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 | $2,418 +3.5% | 0.63% |
| 2022 | $2,337 +5.3% | 0.66% |
| 2021 | $2,220 +3.3% | 0.72% |
| 2020 | $2,149 +2.5% | 0.74% |
| 2019 | $2,097 | 0.75% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$110,667
per year
Monthly Tax
$202
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Radford city
Tax: $1,488/yr Rate: 0.70%
Frederick County
Tax: $1,807/yr Rate: 0.51%
King William County
Tax: $1,733/yr Rate: 0.63%
Halifax County
Tax: $729/yr Rate: 0.49%
Emporia city
Tax: $990/yr Rate: 0.76%
Culpeper County
Tax: $2,119/yr Rate: 0.55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Powhatan County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Powhatan County is $2,418 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.63% on a median home value of $381,300.
How does Powhatan County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Powhatan County are 26% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.63% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Powhatan County? ▼
In Powhatan County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,360 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,578. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Powhatan County? ▼
Property taxes in Powhatan County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $110,667. 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.