Southampton County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 5,152.
The median annual property tax in Southampton County is $1,380, which is 30% lower than the Virginia state average and 28% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $208,800. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,380
-30% vs State
-28% vs US
Median Home Value
$208,800
-25% vs State
-1% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.66%
-1% vs State
-31% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,494
$125/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,241
$103/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 | $1,380 +1.6% | 0.66% |
| 2022 | $1,358 +4.9% | 0.68% |
| 2021 | $1,294 +5.0% | 0.71% |
| 2020 | $1,232 -4.4% | 0.70% |
| 2019 | $1,289 | 0.72% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$68,465
per year
Monthly Tax
$115
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Frederick County
Tax: $1,807/yr Rate: 0.51%
Wythe County
Tax: $851/yr Rate: 0.49%
York County
Tax: $2,676/yr Rate: 0.65%
Essex County
Tax: $1,312/yr Rate: 0.57%
Clarke County
Tax: $2,757/yr Rate: 0.51%
Appomattox County
Tax: $1,006/yr Rate: 0.53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Southampton County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Southampton County is $1,380 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.66% on a median home value of $208,800.
How does Southampton County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Southampton County are 28% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.66% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Southampton County? ▼
In Southampton County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,494 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,241. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Southampton County? ▼
Property taxes in Southampton County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $68,465. 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.