Raleigh County Property Taxes
Raleigh County, West Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$61/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.51%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$142,600
State avg ▲ $141,022
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$870
$73/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$601
$50/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#32
of 55 counties (1 = lowest)
Similar tax rates
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Raleigh's taxes rank low nationally
At 0.514%, Raleigh County's effective property tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.73%, placing it in the lower third of all U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay $733 annually in property tax compared to the national median of $2,690, a difference driven by lower home values rather than higher tax rates.
Above average for West Virginia
Raleigh County's 0.514% effective rate ranks it slightly above West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, making it mid-range among the state's 55 counties. The median tax of $733 exceeds the state median of $699, reflecting a property tax burden that's fairly typical for the region.
Mixed rates across the region
Among neighboring counties, Raleigh falls in the middle: Taylor County (0.527%) is slightly higher, while Summers County (0.304%) and Randolph County (0.391%) are considerably lower. Ritchie County (0.649%) carries the region's heaviest burden, making Raleigh a moderate option for the area.
What $733 means for your home
On the median home value of $142,600, Raleigh County homeowners pay about $733 annually. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $870 once insurance and loan costs are factored in; without a mortgage, the property tax alone sits at $601.
You may be overpaying on taxes
Many West Virginia homeowners discover their properties are assessed above fair market value, making them eligible for tax appeals. If your recent assessment seems high relative to comparable homes in Raleigh County, filing an appeal could reduce your annual burden.
How Raleigh County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Raleigh County
0.51%
Effective rate
West Virginia Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Raleigh County, West Virginia?
How much are property taxes in Raleigh County?
How does Raleigh County compare to the West Virginia average?
What is the median home value in Raleigh County, West Virginia?
Why is Raleigh County property tax rate higher than the West Virginia average?
How does Raleigh County rank for property taxes in West Virginia?
Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in West Virginia
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.