York County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 18,824.
The median annual property tax in York County is $2,676, which is 37% higher than the Virginia state average and 39% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $411,200. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,676
+37% vs State
+39% vs US
Median Home Value
$411,200
+48% vs State
+94% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.65%
-3% vs State
-32% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,648
$221/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,730
$228/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 | $2,676 +4.9% | 0.65% |
| 2022 | $2,552 +6.6% | 0.66% |
| 2021 | $2,393 +1.6% | 0.69% |
| 2020 | $2,356 +1.6% | 0.70% |
| 2019 | $2,320 | 0.71% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$108,326
per year
Monthly Tax
$223
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Radford city
Tax: $1,488/yr Rate: 0.70%
Lexington city
Tax: $2,378/yr Rate: 0.86%
King George County
Tax: $2,221/yr Rate: 0.56%
Gloucester County
Tax: $1,718/yr Rate: 0.59%
Halifax County
Tax: $729/yr Rate: 0.49%
Tazewell County
Tax: $718/yr Rate: 0.62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in York County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in York County is $2,676 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $411,200.
How does York County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in York County are 39% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.65% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in York County? ▼
In York County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,648 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,730. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in York County? ▼
Property taxes in York County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $108,326. 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.