Alexandria city Property Taxes
Alexandria city, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
251% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$573/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.99%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$696,800
State avg ▲ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$6,848
$571/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$6,993
$583/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#125
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Alexandria city, Virginia
Alexandria has among the nation's highest property taxes
At 0.987%, Alexandria's effective property tax rate ranks in the top 5% of all U.S. counties, far exceeding the national median of 0.71%. The median annual tax of $6,879 is more than 2.5 times the national median of $2,690, driven by both high rates and premium property values near $697,000.
Alexandria leads Virginia in property tax burden
Alexandria's 0.987% effective rate is the highest of any Virginia jurisdiction, 47% above the state average of 0.671%. At $6,879 in median annual taxes, Alexandria residents pay 3.5 times the state median, reflecting significant investment in urban services and infrastructure.
Alexandria's taxes far exceed Northern Virginia peers
Even compared to neighboring Arlington County (0.899%), Alexandria carries the steeper tax burden, though Arlington's higher property values ($864,800 median) push individual bills higher. Both jurisdictions represent the region's premium tax-and-service model.
The typical Alexandria home generates nearly $7,000 in taxes
A median-value home at $696,800 generates approximately $6,879 in annual property taxes at Alexandria's 0.987% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay $6,848, while those without mortgages pay $6,993.
Alexandria homeowners can challenge high assessments
With homes assessed near $697,000, even a 5% overassessment means hundreds in unnecessary annual taxes. Alexandria's tax assessment appeal process is available to residents who believe their properties are valued above market.
How Alexandria city Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Alexandria city
0.99%
Effective rate
Virginia Avg
0.70%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Virginia
Prince Edward County
0.40%
Bath County
0.40%
Nottoway County
0.42%
Mathews County
0.42%
Amelia County
0.43%
Lunenburg County
0.44%
Buchanan County
0.44%
Craig County
0.46%
Bedford County
0.46%
Campbell County
0.46%
Northumberland County
0.48%
Mecklenburg County
0.49%
Halifax County
0.49%
Augusta County
0.49%
Lancaster County
0.49%
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.