Madison County Property Taxes

Madison County, Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

0.4% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$164/mo escrow

#52 of 133 counties in Virginia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.59%

vs. Virginia Avg0.4% above
vs. National Avg26.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$331,400

State avg $278,065

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,102

$175/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,835

$153/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#52

of 133 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Madison County, Virginia

Madison's rate is below national standard

Madison County charges an effective tax rate of 0.594%, placing it in roughly the bottom 40% nationally. While the median U.S. home pays about $2,690 annually, Madison's modest rate means homeowners here pay far less on a percentage basis.

Moderate tax burden within Virginia

Madison's 0.594% effective rate sits below Virginia's statewide average of 0.671%, making it a relatively tax-friendly option. The county ranks in the lower half of Virginia's jurisdictions for property tax rates.

Balanced between low and high neighbors

Madison's 0.594% falls between Lunenburg County (0.436%) and Lynchburg city (0.840%), offering a middle ground. It's significantly lower than the northern urban centers like Manassas (1.096%) and Manassas Park (1.136%).

Median annual tax: $1,967

Madison County's median home value of $331,400 combined with its 0.594% rate results in annual property taxes of $1,967, or about $164 monthly. Homeowners with mortgages typically escrow slightly higher amounts.

Verify your home's assessed value

Even in counties with reasonable tax rates, overassessment is common and often goes unchallenged. Madison homeowners should review their assessment notices and consider appealing if the valuation doesn't match market conditions.

How Madison County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Madison County$1,967
Virginia State Average$1,960
National Average$1,924

Madison County

0.59%

Effective rate

Virginia Avg

0.70%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Madison County, Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Madison County, Virginia is 0.59%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Madison County?
The median annual property tax payment in Madison County is $1,967. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,102, while those without a mortgage pay $1,835.
How does Madison County compare to the Virginia average?
Madison County's effective tax rate of 0.59% is lower than the Virginia state average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax in Madison County is $1,967, compared to the state average of $1,960.
What is the median home value in Madison County, Virginia?
The median home value in Madison County, Virginia is $331,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Madison County a low property tax area in Virginia?
Yes — Madison County's effective property tax rate of 0.59% is below the Virginia average of 0.70%. The median annual property tax of $1,967 is also comparable to the state average of $1,960, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Madison County rank for property taxes in Virginia?
Madison County ranks #52 out of 133 counties in Virginia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.59% and median annual tax of $1,967, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.