Virginia Property Tax Data

By Kiznis Studio Editorial · May 2026

ACS 2024 property tax data for 133 counties in VA.

The average median property tax in Virginia is $2,023/year, which is 2% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $295,808. Taxes range from $413 in Buchanan County to $10,001 in Falls Church city.

What This Data Tells Us About Virginia

Across 133 counties in Virginia, the average median property tax is $2,023 per year, 2% above the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 0.65% on a median home value of $295,808 reflects how Virginia's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.

Within Virginia, median annual tax ranges from $413 in Buchanan County (effective rate 0.44%) to $10,001 in Falls Church city (effective rate 0.95%). Median home values in Virginia ($295,808) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.

This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau — individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.

State Average vs National Average

Median Annual Tax

$2,023

+2% vs US avg

Median Home Value

$295,808

+30% vs US avg

Effective Tax Rate

0.65%

-29% vs US avg

Lowest Property Taxes in Virginia

Counties with the cheapest tax bills →

Highest Property Taxes in Virginia

Counties with the most expensive tax bills →

Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties

Top 5 Highest Tax Counties

Tax Affordability Score

8.8

Very Affordable

Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.65% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Virginia has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.

Very Expensive Very Affordable

All Counties in Virginia (133)

County	Median Tax	Effective Rate	Home Value	Population
Accomack County	$985	0.48%	$204,300	10,319
Albemarle County	$3,719	0.75%	$495,400	30,269
Alexandria city	$7,024	0.96%	$735,100	32,065
Alleghany County	$1,000	0.79%	$125,800	5,252
Amelia County	$1,079	0.38%	$282,400	4,469
Amherst County	$975	0.46%	$212,400	10,262
Appomattox County	$1,073	0.52%	$207,600	5,031
Arlington County	$8,153	0.91%	$895,000	46,221
Augusta County	$1,446	0.47%	$306,100	24,924
Bath County	$797	0.39%	$206,700	1,299
Bedford County	$1,285	0.43%	$297,400	28,045
Bland County	$846	0.56%	$152,100	2,055
Botetourt County	$1,862	0.64%	$289,200	11,307
Bristol city	$1,387	0.75%	$184,100	4,598
Brunswick County	$820	0.57%	$142,700	4,822
Buchanan County	$413	0.44%	$94,900	6,255
Buckingham County	$906	0.52%	$173,400	4,851
Buena Vista city	$1,421	0.91%	$156,200	1,443
Campbell County	$950	0.45%	$211,600	16,668
Caroline County	$1,597	0.52%	$307,700	9,872
Carroll County	$834	0.53%	$156,500	9,697
Charles City County	$1,343	0.56%	$241,400	2,511
Charlotte County	$756	0.52%	$144,100	3,515
Charlottesville city	$3,915	0.80%	$486,700	8,767
Chesapeake city	$3,108	0.82%	$378,400	69,615
Chesterfield County	$2,773	0.76%	$366,000	107,538
Clarke County	$2,657	0.48%	$550,100	4,799
Colonial Heights city	$2,071	0.84%	$246,600	5,127
Covington city	$681	0.82%	$83,500	1,806
Craig County	$1,064	0.56%	$189,000	1,453
Culpeper County	$2,141	0.52%	$409,200	14,201
Cumberland County	$1,361	0.57%	$239,300	3,045
Danville city	$774	0.65%	$119,100	9,109
Dickenson County	$480	0.47%	$102,700	4,515
Dinwiddie County	$1,409	0.55%	$257,800	8,487
Emporia city	$1,171	0.79%	$148,500	822
Essex County	$1,348	0.57%	$238,100	3,190
Fairfax County	$7,368	1.01%	$732,800	284,195
Fairfax city	$6,515	0.90%	$722,600	6,399
Falls Church city	$10,001	0.95%	$1,055,600	3,295
Fauquier County	$4,320	0.75%	$573,700	21,066
Floyd County	$1,245	0.55%	$225,400	5,560
Fluvanna County	$1,967	0.63%	$314,100	9,161
Franklin County	$1,196	0.50%	$240,400	18,048
Franklin city	$1,821	0.71%	$256,600	1,861
Frederick County	$1,846	0.48%	$386,000	28,068
Fredericksburg city	$2,907	0.60%	$483,700	4,657
Galax city	$1,072	0.76%	$141,300	1,556
Giles County	$928	0.61%	$151,100	5,285
Gloucester County	$1,878	0.57%	$331,000	12,278
Goochland County	$2,496	0.50%	$500,600	8,784
Grayson County	$843	0.56%	$150,100	5,097
Greene County	$2,086	0.61%	$343,300	6,700
Greensville County	$855	0.54%	$159,400	2,122
Halifax County	$721	0.46%	$155,700	10,155
Hampton city	$2,327	0.95%	$245,700	33,046
Hanover County	$2,627	0.66%	$400,400	35,055
Harrisonburg city	$2,281	0.76%	$299,100	6,855
Henrico County	$2,565	0.71%	$359,200	88,571
Henry County	$637	0.47%	$134,800	15,817
Highland County	$1,135	0.57%	$200,000	892
Hopewell city	$1,564	0.86%	$181,600	5,359
Isle of Wight County	$2,510	0.70%	$356,500	12,626
James City County	$2,901	0.65%	$447,200	24,543
King George County	$2,254	0.53%	$428,300	7,720
King William County	$1,729	0.55%	$315,700	6,534
King and Queen County	$1,209	0.52%	$231,600	2,274
Lancaster County	$1,558	0.48%	$327,000	4,645
Lee County	$595	0.60%	$98,900	6,226
Lexington city	$2,224	0.81%	$275,200	1,176
Loudoun County	$6,325	0.85%	$743,800	111,442
Louisa County	$1,883	0.60%	$315,300	12,796
Lunenburg County	$578	0.39%	$150,100	3,409
Lynchburg city	$1,804	0.79%	$229,800	14,027
Madison County	$1,968	0.53%	$370,300	4,265
Manassas Park city	$4,636	1.17%	$395,900	3,452
Manassas city	$4,923	1.09%	$449,900	10,151
Martinsville city	$760	0.77%	$98,400	3,165
Mathews County	$1,547	0.43%	$360,900	3,351
Mecklenburg County	$859	0.45%	$192,600	9,269
Middlesex County	$1,778	0.50%	$352,200	4,172
Montgomery County	$2,249	0.74%	$304,600	20,438
Nelson County	$1,622	0.50%	$321,700	5,070
New Kent County	$2,503	0.64%	$393,600	8,582
Newport News city	$2,634	1.01%	$260,600	36,655
Norfolk city	$2,890	1.00%	$289,900	44,000
Northampton County	$1,807	0.57%	$316,200	3,596
Northumberland County	$1,645	0.47%	$346,800	4,854
Norton city	$800	0.73%	$110,000	802
Nottoway County	$761	0.45%	$167,500	3,737
Orange County	$1,997	0.55%	$364,200	11,688
Page County	$1,497	0.64%	$233,200	7,112
Patrick County	$845	0.55%	$153,400	5,985
Petersburg city	$1,523	0.81%	$189,000	5,846
Pittsylvania County	$948	0.59%	$161,400	19,682
Poquoson city	$3,690	0.92%	$400,300	4,000
Portsmouth city	$2,557	1.04%	$246,900	23,344
Powhatan County	$2,448	0.59%	$416,000	10,559
Prince Edward County	$921	0.43%	$216,600	4,434
Prince George County	$2,184	0.74%	$293,400	9,605
Prince William County	$4,999	0.94%	$530,100	116,435
Pulaski County	$1,202	0.63%	$191,700	10,613
Radford city	$1,581	0.72%	$220,700	2,343
Rappahannock County	$2,505	0.49%	$506,400	2,191
Richmond County	$1,290	0.56%	$231,500	2,372
Richmond city	$3,150	0.89%	$353,000	45,407
Roanoke County	$2,436	0.85%	$286,000	30,066
Roanoke city	$1,893	0.99%	$190,500	22,852
Rockbridge County	$1,492	0.60%	$248,800	7,572
Rockingham County	$1,645	0.53%	$313,000	24,604
Russell County	$576	0.48%	$120,600	8,141
Salem city	$2,316	0.90%	$258,600	6,441
Scott County	$885	0.62%	$143,000	7,029
Shenandoah County	$1,528	0.52%	$294,900	13,174
Smyth County	$805	0.58%	$139,600	8,986
Southampton County	$1,418	0.66%	$216,200	5,227
Spotsylvania County	$2,347	0.58%	$404,900	42,045
Stafford County	$3,410	0.70%	$485,100	42,121
Staunton city	$1,818	0.70%	$259,200	6,885
Suffolk city	$3,229	0.93%	$347,400	26,816
Surry County	$1,651	0.69%	$238,800	2,251
Sussex County	$1,078	0.59%	$183,800	2,640
Tazewell County	$728	0.62%	$118,300	12,123
Virginia Beach city	$3,061	0.80%	$382,500	117,165
Warren County	$1,819	0.52%	$348,400	11,635
Washington County	$1,065	0.50%	$214,000	16,756
Waynesboro city	$1,639	0.67%	$245,500	5,898
Westmoreland County	$1,628	0.60%	$269,600	6,524
Williamsburg city	$2,518	0.59%	$428,100	2,673
Winchester city	$2,591	0.76%	$343,000	5,011
Wise County	$693	0.58%	$118,600	10,317
Wythe County	$900	0.53%	$171,200	9,646
York County	$2,794	0.64%	$433,200	19,312

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average property tax in Virginia? ▼

The average median property tax paid in Virginia is $2,023 per year, based on ACS 2024 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.65%.

How does Virginia compare to the national average? ▼

Virginia property taxes are 2% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,023 per year compared to $1,993 nationally.

Which county in Virginia has the lowest property taxes? ▼

Buchanan County has the lowest median property tax in Virginia at $413 per year with an effective rate of 0.44%. The highest is Falls Church city at $10,001.

How are property taxes calculated? ▼

Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.

What is the median home value in Virginia? ▼

The median home value across Virginia is $295,808, compared to $227,791 nationally. Home values directly impact property tax bills since taxes are assessed as a percentage of property value.

Can I appeal my property taxes in Virginia? ▼

Yes. Every Virginia homeowner has the right to appeal their property tax assessment. The process typically starts at your county assessor's office within 30-90 days of receiving your assessment notice. You can challenge the assessed value by providing comparable sales data, evidence of property condition, or errors in the assessment. See our guide on how to appeal property taxes for detailed steps.