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Taylor County

Taylor County, West Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.53%

Median Annual Tax

$759

How Taylor County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Taylor County$759
West Virginia State Average$699
National Average$1,924

Taylor County

0.53%

Effective rate

West Virginia Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$951

per year

Without Mortgage

$523

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$759

Monthly Escrow

$63

Effective Rate

0.53%

vs. West Virginia State Average▲ 8.6% above
vs. National Average▼ 71.8% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Taylor County, West Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Taylor County, West Virginia is 0.53%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Taylor County?
The median annual property tax payment in Taylor County is $759. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $951, while those without a mortgage pay $523.
How does Taylor County compare to the West Virginia average?
Taylor County's effective tax rate of 0.53% is higher than the West Virginia state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Taylor County is $759, compared to the state average of $699.
What is the median home value in Taylor County, West Virginia?
The median home value in Taylor County, West Virginia is $144,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in West Virginia?
Property taxes in West Virginia are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Wirt County(WV)

Rate0.53%
Median Tax$602

Mason County(WV)

Rate0.54%
Median Tax$682

Raleigh County(WV)

Rate0.51%
Median Tax$733

Brooke County(WV)

Rate0.54%
Median Tax$690
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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.

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