Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
West Virginia Property Taxes
The average West Virginia homeowner pays $865 a year at an effective rate of 0.53%, 57% below the U.S. average. Compare 55 counties below.
- $865
- Avg median tax
- 0.53%
- Effective rate
- #41 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 55
- Counties
The verdict
The average West Virginia homeowner pays $865 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.53%, the #41 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $865
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.53%
- Statewide effective rate
- #41 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 55
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($162,600). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in West Virginia is $865/year, which is 57% below the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.53% on a median home value of $162,600. Taxes range from $303 in Webster County to $1,857 in Jefferson County.
What This Data Tells Us About West Virginia
The statewide average property tax in West Virginia is $865 per year, 57% below the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.53% on a median home value of $162,600 reflects how West Virginia's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 55 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within West Virginia, median annual tax ranges from $303 in Webster County (effective rate 0.40%) to $1,857 in Jefferson County (effective rate 0.53%). Median home values in West Virginia ($162,600) 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
How West Virginia compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
West Virginia has a higher effective property tax rate than 20% of U.S. states, ranking #41 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.53% compared to the national average of 0.92%. West Virginia has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of West Virginia or any other state.
All Counties in West Virginia (55)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | $1,857 | 0.53% | $350,800 |
| Berkeley County | $1,398 | 0.52% | $266,300 |
| Putnam County | $1,311 | 0.59% | $223,300 |
| Monongalia County | $1,248 | 0.47% | $267,700 |
| Morgan County | $1,125 | 0.47% | $240,600 |
| Ohio County | $999 | 0.60% | $166,000 |
| Cabell County | $992 | 0.60% | $164,400 |
| Marion County | $978 | 0.59% | $166,700 |
| Kanawha County | $964 | 0.65% | $147,300 |
| Wood County | $941 | 0.59% | $158,500 |
| Harrison County | $908 | 0.55% | $166,200 |
| Hampshire County | $836 | 0.38% | $219,200 |
| Jackson County | $834 | 0.53% | $157,200 |
| Hancock County | $826 | 0.63% | $130,800 |
| Pleasants County | $819 | 0.54% | $151,000 |
| Mineral County | $818 | 0.45% | $180,400 |
| Doddridge County | $808 | 0.50% | $160,800 |
| Taylor County | $797 | 0.54% | $148,800 |
| Preston County | $793 | 0.49% | $162,800 |
| Ritchie County | $763 | 0.66% | $115,900 |
| Raleigh County | $754 | 0.50% | $150,900 |
| Brooke County | $746 | 0.53% | $141,500 |
| Monroe County | $725 | 0.46% | $156,300 |
| Wetzel County | $721 | 0.67% | $107,900 |
| Upshur County | $717 | 0.42% | $170,800 |
| Mason County | $706 | 0.59% | $120,300 |
| Lewis County | $692 | 0.46% | $151,800 |
| Tyler County | $689 | 0.57% | $121,300 |
| Marshall County | $680 | 0.45% | $149,800 |
| Fayette County | $676 | 0.64% | $105,800 |
| Greenbrier County | $663 | 0.44% | $149,000 |
| Mercer County | $656 | 0.54% | $121,700 |
| Pendleton County | $633 | 0.34% | $183,800 |
| Boone County | $620 | 0.67% | $93,100 |
| Wirt County | $597 | 0.52% | $115,800 |
| Wayne County | $594 | 0.47% | $127,100 |
| Logan County | $576 | 0.56% | $103,400 |
| Hardy County | $575 | 0.35% | $166,300 |
| Tucker County | $575 | 0.37% | $154,800 |
| Barbour County | $562 | 0.43% | $131,900 |
| Randolph County | $559 | 0.39% | $144,800 |
| Nicholas County | $554 | 0.46% | $121,600 |
| Grant County | $540 | 0.31% | $175,100 |
| Lincoln County | $538 | 0.51% | $105,300 |
| Roane County | $537 | 0.44% | $122,100 |
| Braxton County | $535 | 0.45% | $117,900 |
| Pocahontas County | $462 | 0.30% | $152,400 |
| Summers County | $439 | 0.31% | $140,100 |
| Calhoun County | $426 | 0.42% | $100,500 |
| Mingo County | $423 | 0.47% | $90,500 |
| Gilmer County | $410 | 0.49% | $83,800 |
| Clay County | $377 | 0.35% | $109,100 |
| Wyoming County | $369 | 0.45% | $82,900 |
| McDowell County | $337 | 0.67% | $50,000 |
| Webster County | $303 | 0.40% | $76,100 |
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for West Virginia. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.