Northumberland County Property Taxes
Northumberland County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$134/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.48%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$333,100
State avg ▲ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,549
$129/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,654
$138/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#11
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Northumberland County, Virginia
Northumberland: lowest taxes in America
Northumberland's effective tax rate of 0.481% ranks among the nation's absolute lowest, and its median tax of $1,602 is 40% below the national median of $2,690. The county offers homeowners some of America's most favorable property tax treatment.
Virginia's lowest-taxed county
Northumberland holds Virginia's distinction with a 0.481% effective rate, 28% below the state average of 0.671%. Its median tax of $1,602 trails the state average by 18%, making it the state's clearest choice for tax-conscious homeowners.
Northumberland wins Eastern Shore tax race
At 0.481%, Northumberland undercuts neighboring Middlesex (0.564%) and Northampton (0.605%), claiming the lowest rate across Virginia's Eastern Shore. The entire three-county region clusters near the national bottom, but Northumberland reigns supreme.
Northumberland's remarkably low tax burden
A median-valued Northumberland home at $333,100 produces an annual property tax of just $1,602. At $134 per month, this represents exceptional value—among the lowest tax burdens in the nation on homes of this value.
Even low assessments deserve review
Northumberland homeowners paying already-minimal taxes should still verify their assessments are fair and current through a free appeal. Confirming your assessed value matches market conditions ensures you're not overpaying, even by the county's modest standards.
How Northumberland County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Northumberland County
0.48%
Effective rate
Virginia Avg
0.70%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.