James City County Property Taxes
James City County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
42.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$232/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.66%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$419,200
State avg ▲ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,680
$223/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,009
$251/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#79
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in James City County, Virginia
James City's rate slightly below national
James City County's effective tax rate of 0.665% runs just slightly below the national median of 0.67%, placing it right in the national mainstream. Residents pay $2,786 in median annual property taxes on homes worth $419,200—the highest median home value among the eight jurisdictions examined.
James City nearly matches Virginia average
James City's 0.665% effective rate virtually mirrors Virginia's state average of 0.671%, making it a representative Virginia county in terms of rate. However, the median tax bill of $2,786 runs 42% above the state median of $1,960, entirely due to the county's substantially higher home values.
James City competitive with Hanover
James City's 0.665% rate is nearly identical to Hanover County's 0.672%, making them the two most affordable in this cohort from a rate perspective. However, James City's higher home values ($419,200 vs. $372,700) result in homeowners paying significantly more in absolute dollars.
James City homeowners pay $2,786 yearly
With the region's highest median home value of $419,200 and a 0.665% effective rate, typical James City residents pay approximately $2,786 in annual property taxes. Tax bills vary somewhat between mortgaged ($2,680) and unmortgaged ($3,009) properties, with the latter facing higher liability.
Appeal if your home is overvalued
James City's affluent market means high tax bills—making accurate assessments especially important. If your home's assessed value seems inflated relative to comparable sales, filing an appeal can yield substantial annual savings.
How James City County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
James City County
0.66%
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.