Salem city Property Taxes
Salem city, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
13.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$186/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.91%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$244,800
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,184
$182/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,322
$194/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#116
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Salem city, Virginia
Salem city taxes above national median
At 0.912%, Salem city's effective property tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.76%, placing it in the top 20% of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $2,232 sits below the national median of $2,690, reflecting the city's above-average rate applied to moderately valued homes.
Higher than typical Virginia jurisdiction
Salem city's 0.912% effective rate ranks well above Virginia's state average of 0.671%, placing it among the state's higher-taxed jurisdictions. The city's tax burden is 36% higher than the typical Virginia county.
Steeper taxes than nearby rural areas
Salem city's 0.912% rate significantly exceeds nearby Roanoke County (0.875%), Rockbridge County (0.600%), and Russell County (0.538%). Among Virginia cities, Salem falls between Richmond city (0.864%) and Roanoke city (1.013%).
Over $2,200 annually for median home
On a median home valued at $244,800, Salem city homeowners pay approximately $2,232 in annual property taxes. Those with mortgages pay slightly less at $2,184, while homeowners without mortgages pay $2,322.
Assessment appeal could reduce burden
With property taxes exceeding $2,200 annually, Salem city homeowners should verify their valuations are fair. Overassessed properties represent hundreds of potential annual savings through a formal appeal.
How Salem city Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Salem city
0.91%
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.