Virginia Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 133 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$2,023
Average Rate
0.68%
Average Home Value
$295,808
County tax atlas
Virginia property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
133/133
Avg rate
0.68%
Avg bill
$2,023
Avg home
$295,808
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$2,023
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.68%Medium
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$295,808
National avg $281,900
Counties
133
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Virginia
Virginia taxes property below the national average
Virginia's effective property tax rate stands at 0.671%, nearly 35% lower than the national median of 1.03%, ranking the state in the bottom third of tax burden nationwide. The typical Virginia property tax bill hits $1,960 annually—well below the national median of $2,690—despite median home values remaining nearly identical to the national average at $278,065. This favorable comparison makes Virginia consistently attractive to homeowners seeking lower tax exposure.
Tax rates swing wildly across Virginia counties
Virginia's 133 counties display dramatic variation, with effective rates ranging from just 0.403% in Prince Edward County to 1.136% in Manassas Park city—nearly triple the lowest rate. Median property tax bills span from $404 in Buchanan County to $10,001 in Falls Church city, a 25-fold difference that reveals stark geographic inequality in tax burden. This extreme range reflects Virginia's mix of rural, suburban, and affluent urban jurisdictions operating under distinct assessment and rate-setting policies.
Typical Virginia homeowner pays under $2,000 yearly
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $278,065 in Virginia pays approximately $1,960 in annual property taxes, translating to roughly $163 per month. This modest burden reflects Virginia's below-average statewide rate, though the actual bill varies dramatically by county—from under $500 in the poorest rural counties to over $10,000 in wealthy Northern Virginia communities. For most Virginians, property taxes consume a smaller share of income than in higher-tax states, easing the cost of homeownership.
Northern Virginia and urban centers pull rates higher
Virginia's affluent Northern Virginia corridor—including Falls Church city ($10,001 median tax), Arlington County ($7,774), and Fairfax County ($7,072)—anchors the state's high-tax end and skews the average upward despite the state's overall low ranking. Rural southwestern and Southside counties like Buchanan ($404), Dickenson ($503), and Lee ($586) represent the opposite extreme, reflecting lower property values and lighter tax assessments in economically disadvantaged regions. This geographic split reveals how proximity to Washington D.C. and urban wealth concentration drive tax disparities across Virginia.
Virginia is a low-tax state favoring middle-class homeowners
Virginia ranks among the nation's most tax-friendly states for property owners, with rates 35% below the national median and typical bills under $2,000 annually. The state clearly benefits middle-class and working homeowners seeking affordable property ownership, though wealthy Northern Virginia enclaves and rural communities experience starkly different tax realities. For most Virginians outside the D.C. suburbs, this translates into meaningful savings compared to higher-tax states like New Jersey, Illinois, and Connecticut.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.