Northampton County Property Taxes
Northampton County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
13.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$141/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.61%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$279,100
State avg ▲ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,126
$177/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,375
$115/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#60
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Northampton County, Virginia
Northampton offers moderate national standing
Northampton County's effective tax rate of 0.605% sits below the national median, with a median tax of $1,689 that's 37% lower than the national median of $2,690. The county ranks comfortably in the lower-tax half of American jurisdictions.
Northampton stays below Virginia's average
At 0.605%, Northampton's effective rate trails Virginia's state average of 0.671%, ranking it in the state's lower-tax tier. Its median tax of $1,689 is 14% below the state average of $1,960, offering solid savings for county residents.
Northampton fits the Eastern Shore pattern
Northampton's 0.605% rate sits between neighboring Middlesex (0.564%) and Northumberland (0.481%), all three forming Virginia's tax-friendliest region. The Eastern Shore's low rates reflect rural character and limited municipal services compared to urban centers.
Typical Northampton County property tax bill
A median-valued Northampton home at $279,100 generates an annual property tax of roughly $1,689. At $141 per month, this represents a below-average burden reflecting the county's rural Eastern Shore location.
Verify your Northampton assessment
Even in lower-tax Northampton, homeowners should confirm their assessed values are current and accurate by requesting a free appeal if they believe their assessment is high. Properties that haven't sold recently may be overvalued on the county's books.
How Northampton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Northampton County
0.61%
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.