West Virginia Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 55 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$727
Average Rate
0.49%
Average Home Value
$148,004
County tax atlas
West Virginia property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
55/55
Avg rate
0.49%
Avg bill
$727
Avg home
$148,004
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$727
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.49%Low
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$148,004
National avg $281,900
Counties
55
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in West Virginia
West Virginia's Tax Burden: Well Below Average
West Virginia homeowners pay an effective property tax rate of 0.497%, less than half the national median of 1.03%—making it one of the country's lowest-tax states. The typical WV resident pays just $699 annually, compared to a national median of $2,690, putting the state firmly in the low-tax category for property taxes nationwide.
County Tax Rates Vary Widely Across the State
Summers County residents enjoy the lowest effective rate at 0.304%, while Kanawha County tops the state at 0.683%—a 125% difference that reflects significant variation within WV. The median property tax bill ranges from just $278 in McDowell County to $1,796 in Jefferson County, showing where you live in West Virginia dramatically shapes your tax bill.
The Typical WV Homeowner Pays Less Than $700
With a median home value of $141,022 and an average annual property tax of $699, a typical West Virginia homeowner spends less than 0.5% of their home's value on property taxes each year. This affordability makes WV attractive for homebuyers compared to states where median tax bills exceed $2,500 annually.
Northern and Eastern Counties Lead in Tax Burden
Jefferson County, home to the Martinsburg metro area, collects the highest median tax at $1,796, followed by Berkeley County at $1,353—both significantly above the state average. Meanwhile, southern coal-region counties like McDowell and Wyoming pay less than $350 annually, reflecting geographic and economic divides within the state.
Low-Tax Living in America's Most Affordable Region
West Virginia ranks among the nation's lowest-tax states, offering homeowners property tax bills less than one-third the national average. Budget-conscious families and retirees benefit most from living here, particularly in southern and central counties where both home values and tax bills remain well below state averages.
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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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.