Stafford County Property Taxes
Stafford County, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
68.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$275/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.72%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$458,800
State avg ▲ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,385
$282/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,983
$249/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#89
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Stafford County, Virginia
Stafford County taxes below U.S. standard
Stafford County's effective tax rate of 0.720% remains beneath the national median property tax of $2,690 on a $281,900 home, yielding roughly $2,030 annually. However, Stafford's median home value of $458,800—62% above the national median—pushes actual tax bills higher for typical residents in this high-demand suburban market.
Slightly above Virginia's average rate
Stafford County's 0.720% effective rate edges above Virginia's 0.671% state average, making it one of the Commonwealth's pricier tax jurisdictions. The median property tax of $3,301 nearly doubles Virginia's $1,960 state median, driven by strong home values reflecting Stafford's proximity to Washington, D.C., and federal employment.
Highest rate among northern Virginia peers
Stafford County's 0.720% rate exceeds neighboring Spotsylvania County (0.604%) and Staunton city (0.709%), making it the region's most expensive tax jurisdiction. This reflects Stafford's premium position as the closest affordable suburb to the D.C. metro area and its corresponding property values exceeding $458,000 median.
Median Stafford tax hits $3,301 annually
On Stafford County's median home value of $458,800, homeowners pay roughly $3,301 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure climbs to $3,385; without one, it drops to $2,983—the highest annual bills among the profiled counties.
Appeal potential savings worth thousands
In high-value markets like Stafford, assessment errors are costly; a 10% overvaluation on a $458,800 home costs $330 annually. Filing a free appeal with Stafford County's assessor could uncover overvaluation and deliver substantial long-term savings, especially in a volatile real estate market.
How Stafford County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Stafford County
0.72%
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.