Shenandoah County Property Taxes
Shenandoah County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$121/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.55%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$265,800
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,390
$116/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,581
$132/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#36
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Shenandoah County, Virginia
Shenandoah County taxes well below U.S. median
Shenandoah County's effective tax rate of 0.546% ranks among Virginia's lowest and is significantly below the national median property tax of $2,690. On the national median home value of $281,900, this rate would yield annual taxes of roughly $1,539—nearly 43% less than typical U.S. homeowners pay.
One of Virginia's lowest tax rates
At 0.546%, Shenandoah County claims one of the Commonwealth's most favorable effective tax rates, about 19% below Virginia's 0.671% state average. The median property tax of $1,451 is roughly 26% below the state median of $1,960, making Shenandoah an especially affordable option for Virginia homeowners.
Lowest rate in the southwestern region
Shenandoah County's 0.546% rate undercuts nearby Scott County (0.675%) and Smyth County (0.609%), offering the region's best tax value. This low rate applies to homes averaging $265,800—higher than neighboring counties—making Shenandoah competitive for buyers seeking both affordability and value.
Median Shenandoah tax runs about $1,451
On Shenandoah County's median home value of $265,800, homeowners pay roughly $1,451 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, taxes total $1,390; without one, $1,581—reflecting the county's exceptionally low rate even on mid-range home values.
Review your assessment; savings possible
Even low-tax counties see some homes overassessed relative to fair market value. If your home's tax assessment seems high compared to recent sales in your neighborhood, you can file an appeal with Shenandoah County's assessor at no cost.
How Shenandoah County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Shenandoah County
0.55%
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.