Mecklenburg County Property Taxes
Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
57.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$69/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.49%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$169,400
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,030
$86/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$663
$55/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#12
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Mecklenburg taxes rank well below national
Mecklenburg County's effective tax rate of 0.488% places it in roughly the bottom 25% nationally for property tax burden. Although the national median annual property tax is $2,690, Mecklenburg's low rate means homeowners here pay far less as a percentage of home value.
Below average, relatively tax-friendly
Mecklenburg's 0.488% effective rate sits below Virginia's 0.671% average, making it a moderately tax-friendly jurisdiction. The county ranks in the lower third of Virginia's 95 counties and cities for property tax rates.
Competitive rates in the region
Mecklenburg's 0.488% rate is higher than Lunenburg County (0.436%) and Mathews County (0.423%), but lower than Madison County (0.594%). It offers balanced taxation compared to surrounding rural and urban areas.
Median annual tax: $826
With a median home value of $169,400 and a 0.488% effective rate, the typical Mecklenburg homeowner pays about $826 per year in property taxes—roughly $69 monthly. This represents a relatively modest tax burden.
Don't skip the assessment review
Even in lower-tax counties like Mecklenburg, overassessment happens regularly and often goes uncontested. Homeowners should request their assessment and file an appeal if the valuation seems out of line with recent market sales.
How Mecklenburg County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mecklenburg County
0.49%
Effective rate
Virginia Avg
0.70%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?
How much are property taxes in Mecklenburg County?
How does Mecklenburg County compare to the Virginia average?
What is the median home value in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?
Is Mecklenburg County a low property tax area in Virginia?
How does Mecklenburg County rank for property taxes in Virginia?
Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Virginia
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.