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Virginia property tax: Census indicators

The 2020-2024 American Community Survey reports median yearly real estate taxes of $2,790 and median home value of $383,700 for owner-occupied homes in Virginia. Their ratio is 0.73 %, 22 % below the national ratio.

Census ratio0.73 %U.S. 0.94 %
Median yearly tax$2,790U.S. $3,119
Median home value$383,700U.S. $332,700
Rank (1 = highest)31 of 51by ratio of medians

Historical Census medians in Virginia

Owner-occupied housing measure2020-2024 ACS
Median yearly real estate taxes paid$2,790
Median home value$383,700
Ratio of the two medians0.73 %

This table describes survey respondents, not tax on a purchase price. Use an assessor-confirmed yearly bill or estimate in the rental property calculator or cap rate calculator.

Virginia Census property tax indicators by county

133 counties, highest ratio first. Highest: Manassas Park city (1.17 %). Lowest: Amelia County (0.38 %).

CountyCensus ratioMedian taxMedian home value
Manassas Park city1.17 %$4,636$395,900
Manassas city1.09 %$4,923$449,900
Portsmouth city1.04 %$2,557$246,900
Fairfax County1.01 %$7,368$732,800
Newport News city1.01 %$2,634$260,600
Norfolk city1.00 %$2,890$289,900
Roanoke city0.99 %$1,893$190,500
Alexandria city0.96 %$7,024$735,100
Falls Church city0.95 %$10,001$1,055,600
Hampton city0.95 %$2,327$245,700
Prince William County0.94 %$4,999$530,100
Suffolk city0.93 %$3,229$347,400
Poquoson city0.92 %$3,690$400,300
Arlington County0.91 %$8,153$895,000
Buena Vista city0.91 %$1,421$156,200
Fairfax city0.90 %$6,515$722,600
Salem city0.90 %$2,316$258,600
Richmond city0.89 %$3,150$353,000
Hopewell city0.86 %$1,564$181,600
Loudoun County0.85 %$6,325$743,800
Roanoke County0.85 %$2,436$286,000
Colonial Heights city0.84 %$2,071$246,600
Chesapeake city0.82 %$3,108$378,400
Covington city0.82 %$681$83,500
Lexington city0.81 %$2,224$275,200
Petersburg city0.81 %$1,523$189,000
Charlottesville city0.80 %$3,915$486,700
Virginia Beach city0.80 %$3,061$382,500
Alleghany County0.79 %$1,000$125,800
Emporia city0.79 %$1,171$148,500
Lynchburg city0.79 %$1,804$229,800
Martinsville city0.77 %$760$98,400
Chesterfield County0.76 %$2,773$366,000
Galax city0.76 %$1,072$141,300
Harrisonburg city0.76 %$2,281$299,100
Winchester city0.76 %$2,591$343,000
Albemarle County0.75 %$3,719$495,400
Bristol city0.75 %$1,387$184,100
Fauquier County0.75 %$4,320$573,700
Montgomery County0.74 %$2,249$304,600
Prince George County0.74 %$2,184$293,400
Norton city0.73 %$800$110,000
Radford city0.72 %$1,581$220,700
Franklin city0.71 %$1,821$256,600
Henrico County0.71 %$2,565$359,200
Isle of Wight County0.70 %$2,510$356,500
Stafford County0.70 %$3,410$485,100
Staunton city0.70 %$1,818$259,200
Surry County0.69 %$1,651$238,800
Waynesboro city0.67 %$1,639$245,500
Hanover County0.66 %$2,627$400,400
Southampton County0.66 %$1,418$216,200
Danville city0.65 %$774$119,100
James City County0.65 %$2,901$447,200
Botetourt County0.64 %$1,862$289,200
New Kent County0.64 %$2,503$393,600
Page County0.64 %$1,497$233,200
York County0.64 %$2,794$433,200
Fluvanna County0.63 %$1,967$314,100
Pulaski County0.63 %$1,202$191,700
Scott County0.62 %$885$143,000
Tazewell County0.62 %$728$118,300
Giles County0.61 %$928$151,100
Greene County0.61 %$2,086$343,300
Fredericksburg city0.60 %$2,907$483,700
Lee County0.60 %$595$98,900
Louisa County0.60 %$1,883$315,300
Rockbridge County0.60 %$1,492$248,800
Westmoreland County0.60 %$1,628$269,600
Pittsylvania County0.59 %$948$161,400
Powhatan County0.59 %$2,448$416,000
Sussex County0.59 %$1,078$183,800
Williamsburg city0.59 %$2,518$428,100
Smyth County0.58 %$805$139,600
Spotsylvania County0.58 %$2,347$404,900
Wise County0.58 %$693$118,600
Brunswick County0.57 %$820$142,700
Cumberland County0.57 %$1,361$239,300
Essex County0.57 %$1,348$238,100
Gloucester County0.57 %$1,878$331,000
Highland County0.57 %$1,135$200,000
Northampton County0.57 %$1,807$316,200
Bland County0.56 %$846$152,100
Charles City County0.56 %$1,343$241,400
Craig County0.56 %$1,064$189,000
Grayson County0.56 %$843$150,100
Richmond County0.56 %$1,290$231,500
Dinwiddie County0.55 %$1,409$257,800
Floyd County0.55 %$1,245$225,400
King William County0.55 %$1,729$315,700
Orange County0.55 %$1,997$364,200
Patrick County0.55 %$845$153,400
Greensville County0.54 %$855$159,400
Carroll County0.53 %$834$156,500
King George County0.53 %$2,254$428,300
Madison County0.53 %$1,968$370,300
Rockingham County0.53 %$1,645$313,000
Wythe County0.53 %$900$171,200
Appomattox County0.52 %$1,073$207,600
Buckingham County0.52 %$906$173,400
Caroline County0.52 %$1,597$307,700
Charlotte County0.52 %$756$144,100
Culpeper County0.52 %$2,141$409,200
King and Queen County0.52 %$1,209$231,600
Shenandoah County0.52 %$1,528$294,900
Warren County0.52 %$1,819$348,400
Franklin County0.50 %$1,196$240,400
Goochland County0.50 %$2,496$500,600
Middlesex County0.50 %$1,778$352,200
Nelson County0.50 %$1,622$321,700
Washington County0.50 %$1,065$214,000
Rappahannock County0.49 %$2,505$506,400
Accomack County0.48 %$985$204,300
Clarke County0.48 %$2,657$550,100
Frederick County0.48 %$1,846$386,000
Lancaster County0.48 %$1,558$327,000
Russell County0.48 %$576$120,600
Augusta County0.47 %$1,446$306,100
Dickenson County0.47 %$480$102,700
Henry County0.47 %$637$134,800
Northumberland County0.47 %$1,645$346,800
Amherst County0.46 %$975$212,400
Halifax County0.46 %$721$155,700
Campbell County0.45 %$950$211,600
Mecklenburg County0.45 %$859$192,600
Nottoway County0.45 %$761$167,500
Buchanan County0.44 %$413$94,900
Bedford County0.43 %$1,285$297,400
Mathews County0.43 %$1,547$360,900
Prince Edward County0.43 %$921$216,600
Bath County0.39 %$797$206,700
Lunenburg County0.39 %$578$150,100
Amelia County0.38 %$1,079$282,400

Questions

What does the Virginia Census property tax indicator mean?

It is 0.73 %: median yearly real estate taxes ($2,790) divided by median home value ($383,700) for owner-occupied homes in the 2020-2024 ACS. It is 22 % below the national ratio and ranks 31st among the 50 states and DC. It is not a current tax rate.

Which county in Virginia has the highest Census ratio?

Manassas Park city, at 1.17 % (median bill $4,636). The lowest is Amelia County, at 0.38 %. These are ratios of survey medians, not applicable county tax rates.

Can this predict tax on a $300,000 rental in Virginia?

No. A ratio of two survey medians is not a parcel tax rate or the median of individual rates. Ask the property assessor or tax collector for an assessment using the property address, purchase circumstances, exemptions and local levies.

About the data

Census indicator = median real estate taxes paid / median home value for owner-occupied homes. The ratio of two medians is not the median of individual property tax rates. The 2020-2024 survey is historical, excludes rental housing from these measures and carries sampling uncertainty, especially in small counties. It does not provide current levies, reassessment values or a bill for a specific parcel.

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Last updated November 7, 2026.