Arlington County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
296.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$648/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.90%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$864,800
State avg $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$7,684
$640/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$7,978
$665/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#114
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Arlington County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.90%
0.19 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$7,774
$5,814 above the state median
State position
#114
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 133 Virginia counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington ranks among America's highest-taxed jurisdictions
At 0.899%, Arlington County's effective property tax rate ranks in the top 3% of all U.S. counties, far exceeding the national median of 0.71%. The median annual tax of $7,774 is nearly 3 times the national median of $2,690, driven by premium property values averaging $864,800.
Arlington leads Virginia in total property tax bills
At 0.899%, Arlington's effective rate is 34% above Virginia's state average of 0.671%, ranking second statewide after Alexandria. The median tax of $7,774 is nearly 4 times the state median of $1,960, reflecting the region's ultra-premium real estate market.
Arlington's taxes rival Northern Virginia's highest burdens
Only Alexandria (0.987%) carries a higher tax rate than Arlington's 0.899%, though Arlington's higher property values ($864,800 median) mean residents often pay the largest absolute bills in the region. Both counties exemplify Northern Virginia's premium tax-and-service model.
The typical Arlington home generates over $7,700 annually
A median-value home at $864,800 generates approximately $7,774 in annual property taxes at Arlington's 0.899% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay $7,684, while those without mortgages pay $7,978.
Arlington homeowners should challenge inflated assessments
With homes assessed near $865,000, even a 3% overassessment means over $230 in unnecessary annual taxes. Arlington's assessment appeal process is available to homeowners who believe their properties are valued above fair market value.
How Arlington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Arlington County
0.90%
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.
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.