Prince William County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 115,001.
The median annual property tax in Prince William County is $4,910, which is 151% higher than the Virginia state average and 155% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.98% on a median home value of $500,600. Property taxes represent 3.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,910
+151% vs State
+155% vs US
Median Home Value
$500,600
+80% vs State
+137% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.98%
+46% vs State
+3% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,892
$408/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,978
$415/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 | $4,910 +3.7% | 0.98% |
| 2022 | $4,736 +8.9% | 1.00% |
| 2021 | $4,349 +5.3% | 1.06% |
| 2020 | $4,132 +3.0% | 1.06% |
| 2019 | $4,010 | 1.05% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$128,873
per year
Monthly Tax
$409
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Page County
Tax: $1,489/yr Rate: 0.67%
Frederick County
Tax: $1,807/yr Rate: 0.51%
Richmond County
Tax: $1,188/yr Rate: 0.55%
Arlington County
Tax: $7,774/yr Rate: 0.90%
Middlesex County
Tax: $1,692/yr Rate: 0.56%
Grayson County
Tax: $820/yr Rate: 0.62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Prince William County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Prince William County is $4,910 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.98% on a median home value of $500,600.
How does Prince William County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Prince William County are 155% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.98% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Prince William County? ▼
In Prince William County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,892 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,978. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Prince William County? ▼
Property taxes in Prince William County represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $128,873. 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.