Virginia property tax
South region · 133 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Virginia has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.80% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -25.8% versus the US average of 1.08%, close to the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $3,452 on a median home worth around $407,028. Virginia ranks #28 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Manassas Park city is highest at 1.14% and Prince Edward County is lowest at 0.40%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Virginia property tax at a glance
| Figure | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.80% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.63% |
| Typical median bill | $3,452 |
| Typical median home value | $407,028 |
| Versus US average rate | -25.8% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #28 |
| Counties | 133 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Virginia counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Virginia, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 133 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manassas Park city | $4,329 | $381,200 | 1.14% |
| 2 | Manassas city | $4,766 | $434,700 | 1.10% |
| 3 | Portsmouth city | $2,452 | $229,400 | 1.07% |
| 4 | Newport News city | $2,507 | $243,300 | 1.03% |
| 5 | Roanoke city | $1,828 | $180,500 | 1.01% |
| 6 | Fairfax County | $7,072 | $699,700 | 1.01% |
| 7 | Norfolk city | $2,738 | $271,900 | 1.01% |
| 8 | Falls Church city | $10,001 | $1,005,400 | 0.99% |
| 9 | Alexandria city | $6,879 | $696,800 | 0.99% |
| 10 | Prince William County | $4,910 | $500,600 | 0.98% |
| 11 | Hopewell city | $1,600 | $165,100 | 0.97% |
| 12 | Hampton city | $2,259 | $234,100 | 0.96% |
| 13 | Fairfax city | $6,392 | $677,400 | 0.94% |
| 14 | Buena Vista city | $1,444 | $153,500 | 0.94% |
| 15 | Suffolk city | $3,073 | $329,600 | 0.93% |
| 16 | Colonial Heights city | $2,127 | $231,700 | 0.92% |
| 17 | Petersburg city | $1,449 | $157,900 | 0.92% |
| 18 | Salem city | $2,232 | $244,800 | 0.91% |
| 19 | Poquoson city | $3,640 | $403,000 | 0.90% |
| 20 | Arlington County | $7,774 | $864,800 | 0.90% |
| 21 | Loudoun County | $6,186 | $701,000 | 0.88% |
| 22 | Roanoke County | $2,340 | $267,300 | 0.88% |
| 23 | Lexington city | $2,378 | $275,300 | 0.86% |
| 24 | Richmond city | $2,834 | $328,100 | 0.86% |
| 25 | Lynchburg city | $1,778 | $211,800 | 0.84% |
| 26 | Alleghany County | $1,011 | $122,300 | 0.83% |
| 27 | Chesapeake city | $2,937 | $359,100 | 0.82% |
| 28 | Charlottesville city | $3,649 | $448,400 | 0.81% |
| 29 | Martinsville city | $746 | $92,500 | 0.81% |
| 30 | Virginia Beach city | $2,929 | $366,300 | 0.80% |
| 31 | Covington city | $629 | $80,200 | 0.78% |
| 32 | Chesterfield County | $2,636 | $336,700 | 0.78% |
| 33 | Prince George County | $2,098 | $268,300 | 0.78% |
| 34 | Norton city | $787 | $100,700 | 0.78% |
| 35 | Harrisonburg city | $2,172 | $278,200 | 0.78% |
| 36 | Fauquier County | $4,185 | $543,700 | 0.77% |
| 37 | Winchester city | $2,505 | $325,900 | 0.77% |
| 38 | Montgomery County | $2,174 | $283,600 | 0.77% |
| 39 | Bristol city | $1,294 | $168,700 | 0.77% |
| 40 | Galax city | $962 | $126,800 | 0.76% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Virginia compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (this state) | 0.80% | $3,452 | -25.8% |
| Florida | 0.80% | $2,690 | -26.4% |
| Kentucky | 0.78% | $1,565 | -27.4% |
| Montana | 0.78% | $2,616 | -28.1% |
| Washington | 0.83% | $4,664 | -23.2% |
| Indiana | 0.77% | $1,614 | -28.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Virginia?
Virginia's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.80% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -25.8% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $3,452 on a $407,028 home. It ranks #28 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Virginia county has the highest property tax?
In Virginia, Manassas Park city has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.14% (median tax $4,329). The lowest is Prince Edward County at 0.40%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Virginia?
Virginia is around average on property tax at a 0.80% effective rate, close to the US average effective rate. The median Virginia home is worth about $407,028 and the median bill is around $3,452. Rates vary widely between its 133 counties.
How is the Virginia property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.63%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20