Staunton city Property Taxes
Staunton city, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
13.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$141/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.71%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$239,300
State avg ▼ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,657
$138/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,743
$145/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#87
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Staunton city, Virginia
Staunton taxes competitive with U.S. norm
Staunton city's effective tax rate of 0.709% sits just below the national median property tax ratio and would yield roughly $2,000 on the national median home value of $281,900. However, Staunton's median home value of $239,300—15% below the national median—means typical residents pay less in absolute dollars despite a higher-than-average rate.
Above Virginia's average rate overall
Staunton city's 0.709% effective rate exceeds Virginia's 0.671% state average by about 6%, positioning it in the higher-tax tier across the Commonwealth. The median property tax of $1,696 runs about 13% below Virginia's $1,960 state median, thanks to home values modestly below the statewide norm.
Pricier than rural southwestern counties
Staunton city's 0.709% rate significantly exceeds nearby rural counties like Shenandoah (0.546%) and Smyth (0.609%), reflecting its status as a regional urban hub. However, Staunton remains cheaper than Stafford County (0.720%) in the state's more expensive northern region.
Median Staunton tax is $1,696 yearly
With a median home value of $239,300, Staunton city homeowners pay approximately $1,696 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to $1,657; without one, it climbs to $1,743—moderate costs for a city with growing cultural and educational amenities.
Free appeals available for overpaid taxes
Staunton homeowners suspicious of their assessment values can appeal to the city assessor at no cost, especially important after the downtown revitalization and rising property values. Older assessments may not reflect current fair market values, potentially reducing your bill.
How Staunton city Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Staunton city
0.71%
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.