Gloucester County Property Taxes
Gloucester County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
12.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$143/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.59%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$289,200
State avg ▲ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,726
$144/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,694
$141/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#54
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Gloucester County, Virginia
Gloucester County taxes lag behind the nation
Gloucester County's effective rate of 0.594% ranks below the national median of 0.80%, placing it among the lowest-taxing counties nationally. At $1,718 annually, the median property tax bill is about 36% lower than the national median of $2,690.
Among Virginia's most tax-friendly counties
Gloucester County's 0.594% effective rate is the fourth-lowest among Virginia's 95 counties and cities, well below the state average of 0.671%. The median tax of $1,718, though higher than rural counties, still falls below Virginia's statewide median of $1,960.
Lowest rate among Tidewater peer counties
Gloucester County offers the most competitive tax rate in its region, undercutting Hampton city (0.965%) by 37 percentage points and its neighbors to the west. The $1,718 median tax here reflects higher home values ($289,200) paired with restraint in tax rates.
Median home of $289,200 yields $1,718 annual tax
Gloucester County's median home value of $289,200 translates to approximately $1,718 in annual property taxes. Whether you carry a mortgage ($1,726) or own outright ($1,694), the effective bill remains remarkably stable across ownership structures.
Assessment disputes can save you hundreds
Even in tax-friendly Gloucester County, overassessments happen—and you have the right to challenge them. A successful appeal could reduce your $1,718 annual bill by hundreds of dollars and ensure you're only paying taxes on your home's true market value.
How Gloucester County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Gloucester County
0.59%
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.