Fairfax County Property Taxes
Fairfax County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
260.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$589/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.01%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$699,700
State avg ▲ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$6,945
$579/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$7,430
$619/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#128
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County ranks among nation's highest
Fairfax County's effective tax rate of 1.011% exceeds the national median of 0.92%, placing it in roughly the 65th percentile nationally. The median tax of $7,072 is more than 2.6 times the national median of $2,690, reflecting both an elevated rate and home values of $699,700—nearly 2.5 times the national average.
Highest rate in Virginia
Fairfax County's 1.011% rate is Virginia's highest among measured jurisdictions, exceeding the state average of 0.671% by 50%. The median tax of $7,072 is nearly 3.6 times the state median of $1,960, making Fairfax County significantly more expensive than most of Virginia.
Pricier than nearby Fairfax city
Fairfax County's 1.011% rate exceeds Fairfax city's 0.944%, though home values are similar (county: $699,700 vs. city: $677,400). Falls Church city remains the region's most expensive option at 0.995% and a median home value of $1,005,400.
What a typical home costs in taxes
A median-priced home worth $699,700 in Fairfax County carries an annual tax bill of roughly $7,072. That translates to about $589 per month—more than 14 times the annual tax burden of a Dickenson County homeowner.
Homeowners can challenge assessments
In high-value Fairfax County, assessment errors compound quickly—even a 5% overvaluation means hundreds in excess taxes annually. Homeowners should review their assessments and file appeals at no cost if their property is overvalued.
How Fairfax County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Fairfax County
1.01%
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.