Tyler County Property Taxes

Tyler County, West Virginia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

9.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$53/mo escrow

#40 of 55 counties in West Virginia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.56%

vs. West Virginia Avg9.7% below
vs. National Avg76.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$112,100

State avg $141,022

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$819

$68/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$571

$48/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#40

of 55 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Tyler County, West Virginia

Tyler's rates are above U.S. median

At 0.563%, Tyler County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of roughly 0.73%, though regional comparisons vary widely by state. The median annual tax of $631 remains modest compared to the national median of $2,690, reflecting the lower home values typical of West Virginia.

Higher than state average

Tyler County's 0.563% effective rate ranks above West Virginia's state average of 0.497%, placing it in the upper portion of the state's tax-rate spectrum. The median tax of $631 sits below the state median of $699, creating a mixed picture relative to peers.

Third-highest in the region

Tyler's 0.563% rate trails only Ritchie (0.649%) and Taylor (0.527%), ranking it third among the eight-county cluster. It significantly exceeds lower-tax neighbors like Summers (0.304%), Randolph (0.391%), and Tucker (0.353%).

Budget $631 annually

On a median home value of $112,100, Tyler County residents pay $631 per year in property tax. With mortgage costs, the annual amount reaches $819; without a mortgage, the base tax is $571.

Appeal if your assessment is high

Given Tyler's moderately high tax rate, verifying your assessed value is especially important—overassessment directly magnifies your tax burden here. File an appeal if your property's assessed value substantially exceeds recent comparable sales in the county.

How Tyler County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Tyler County$631
West Virginia State Average$699
National Average$1,924

Tyler County

0.56%

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 Tyler County, West Virginia?
The effective property tax rate in Tyler County, West Virginia is 0.56%. 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 Tyler County?
The median annual property tax payment in Tyler County is $631. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $819, while those without a mortgage pay $571.
How does Tyler County compare to the West Virginia average?
Tyler County's effective tax rate of 0.56% is higher than the West Virginia state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Tyler County is $631, compared to the state average of $699.
What is the median home value in Tyler County, West Virginia?
The median home value in Tyler County, West Virginia is $112,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Tyler County property tax rate higher than the West Virginia average?
Tyler County's effective property tax rate of 0.56% is higher than the West Virginia average of 0.50%. This difference of 0.07% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Tyler County rank for property taxes in West Virginia?
Tyler County ranks #40 out of 55 counties in West Virginia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.56% and median annual tax of $631, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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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.