Upshur County, West Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for West Virginia. Population: 7,640.
The median annual property tax in Upshur County is $700, which is 0% higher than the West Virginia state average and 64% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $160,700. Property taxes represent 1.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$700
+0% vs State
-64% vs US
Median Home Value
$160,700
+14% vs State
-24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.44%
-12% vs State
-54% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$755
$63/mo
Without Mortgage
$600
$50/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 | $700 -0.1% | 0.44% |
| 2022 | $701 +6.7% | 0.46% |
| 2021 | $657 +9.5% | 0.50% |
| 2020 | $600 +1.9% | 0.51% |
| 2019 | $589 | 0.49% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$51,859
per year
Monthly Tax
$58
per month
Other Counties in West Virginia
Summers County
Tax: $384/yr Rate: 0.30%
Wyoming County
Tax: $344/yr Rate: 0.44%
Marshall County
Tax: $637/yr Rate: 0.46%
Mason County
Tax: $682/yr Rate: 0.54%
Wood County
Tax: $943/yr Rate: 0.61%
Cabell County
Tax: $989/yr Rate: 0.63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Upshur County, West Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Upshur County is $700 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $160,700.
How does Upshur County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Upshur County are 64% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.44% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Upshur County? ▼
In Upshur County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $755 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $600. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Upshur County? ▼
Property taxes in Upshur County represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $51,859. 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.