Mason County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
2.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$57/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.54%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$127,400
State avg $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$861
$72/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$589
$49/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#35
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Mason 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
0.54%
0.04 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$682
$17 below the state median
State position
#35
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 55 West Virginia counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Mason County, West Virginia
Mason County taxes rank among lowest nationally
Mason County's effective rate of 0.535% places it firmly in the lowest 10% across the country—roughly one-fifth the burden of median U.S. homeowners. The median annual tax of $682 demonstrates how low property taxes remain here compared to the national median of $2,690.
Slightly above West Virginia's state average
Mason County's 0.535% rate edges above West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, positioning it as a moderate-to-slightly-above-average county statewide. The median tax of $682 closely tracks the state median of $699, placing residents squarely within typical state ranges.
Mason balances rates across southern region
Mason County's 0.535% rate sits above Mingo County (0.437%) and McDowell County (0.565%), making it competitive within its regional peer group. Among southern West Virginia counties, Mason offers moderate tax positioning.
Annual tax on median home: $682
A typical Mason County home valued at $127,400 carries an annual property tax of $682. With mortgage escrow included, homeowners generally pay approximately $861 yearly.
Consider an assessment appeal today
Overassessments are common across West Virginia, and Mason County homeowners are no exception. Filing an appeal with your county assessor's office could reveal significant tax savings if your property is valued above market rate.
How Mason County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mason County
0.54%
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.