Emporia city Property Taxes
Emporia city, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
49.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$83/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.76%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$131,100
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,399
$117/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$766
$64/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#93
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Emporia city, Virginia
Emporia's rates exceed national average
Emporia city's effective tax rate of 0.755% surpasses the national median of 0.92%, placing it in roughly the 65th percentile nationally. The median tax of $990 is 37% of the national median of $2,690, kept lower by Emporia's below-average home values of $131,100.
Above average for Virginia
Emporia city's 0.755% rate exceeds Virginia's state average of 0.671%, making it one of the state's higher-tax jurisdictions. The median tax of $990 is about half the state median of $1,960, reflecting Emporia's much lower median home value.
Highest rate among nearby counties
Emporia city's 0.755% rate is the highest in the immediate region, exceeding Danville (0.674%), Dinwiddie County (0.601%), and significantly outpacing Dickenson County (0.497%). This higher rate somewhat offsets the advantage of lower home values.
What a typical home costs in taxes
A median-priced home worth $131,100 in Emporia city carries an annual tax bill of roughly $990. That translates to about $83 per month, though mortgage-related taxes could push the total toward $1,399 annually.
Homeowners can challenge assessments
Emporia homeowners should consider reviewing their property assessments, especially given the city's above-average tax rate. If your home is overvalued, an appeal could lower your $990 tax bill—a process that costs nothing but could save hundreds annually.
How Emporia city Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Emporia city
0.76%
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.