Fayette County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$58/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.66%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$104,200
State avg $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$866
$72/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$539
$45/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#54
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Fayette County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.66%
0.17 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$690
$9 below the state median
State position
#54
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 55 West Virginia counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Fayette County, West Virginia
Fayette taxes exceed national average significantly
Fayette County's effective tax rate of 0.662% surpasses the national median of 0.66%, placing it among higher-tax counties nationwide. Despite a modest median home value of $104,200, residents pay $690 annually—still just a quarter of the national median tax of $2,690. This county ranks approximately in the 65th percentile nationally, meaning two-thirds of U.S. counties tax property less aggressively.
Highest tax rate in West Virginia comparison
Fayette County's 0.662% effective rate is the highest among all eight counties analyzed here and well above West Virginia's state average of 0.497%. The median property tax of $690 nearly matches the state median despite a much lower home value, reflecting the steeper rate burden on residents. Fayette stands as one of the more expensive counties for property taxation across the state.
Significantly pricier than surrounding counties
Fayette's 0.662% rate dwarfs neighboring Greenbrier County's 0.470% and Grant County's 0.331%, making it the most expensive option in the region. Even Hancock County, the second-highest at 0.629%, provides slightly better relief for Fayette residents. This tax burden makes Fayette among the least affordable counties for property owners in central West Virginia.
Median annual property tax: $690
A homeowner with a $104,200 property in Fayette County pays approximately $690 annually, or $866 with a mortgage factored in. Those without mortgages typically pay $539, showing how servicing fees affect the final bill. Over 30 years, this amounts to roughly $20,700 in property taxes on a median-valued home.
Assessment appeals could recover hundreds yearly
Given Fayette's higher tax rate, overassessments hit harder on residents' wallets—making an appeal especially worthwhile. Many Fayette County homeowners discover their assessed values exceed actual market value, creating a strong case for reduction. Filing an appeal costs nothing and could save you hundreds annually if successful.
How Fayette County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Fayette County
0.66%
Effective rate
West Virginia Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.