Bristol city Property Taxes
Bristol city, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
34% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$108/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.77%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$168,700
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,315
$110/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,252
$104/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#96
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Bristol city, Virginia
Bristol's taxes highest in region
At 0.767%, Bristol city has the highest effective tax rate among the eight counties analyzed and exceeds the national median of 0.96%. The median property tax of $1,294 reflects the combination of high rates and lower home values.
Bristol well above Virginia average
Bristol's 0.767% rate is notably higher than Virginia's state average of 0.671%, ranking in the upper tier of state localities. The median tax of $1,294 is about 34% below the state median of $1,960.
Steepest effective rate in the region
Bristol's 0.767% rate substantially exceeds every other county analyzed, including Botetourt (0.655%) and Bland (0.552%). On a median home value of $168,700, Bristol residents face the highest effective tax burden in this eight-county comparison.
What homeowners pay annually
On Bristol's median home value of $168,700, the typical annual property tax bill is $1,294. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,315, while those owning outright pay $1,252.
Assessment appeals matter more here
With the region's highest effective tax rate, Bristol homeowners should prioritize reviewing their assessments for accuracy. Even a 10% assessment reduction could save several hundred dollars annually.
How Bristol city Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bristol city
0.77%
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.