West Virginia property tax
South region · 55 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
West Virginia has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.54% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -49.9% versus the US average of 1.08%, below the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $866 on a median home worth around $160,652. West Virginia ranks #43 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Kanawha County is highest at 0.68% and Summers County is lowest at 0.30%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
West Virginia property tax at a glance
| Figure | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.54% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.48% |
| Typical median bill | $866 |
| Typical median home value | $160,652 |
| Versus US average rate | -49.9% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #43 |
| Counties | 55 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
West Virginia counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in West Virginia, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 55 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanawha County | $922 | $135,000 | 0.68% |
| 2 | Fayette County | $690 | $104,200 | 0.66% |
| 3 | Boone County | $587 | $90,300 | 0.65% |
| 4 | Ritchie County | $700 | $107,800 | 0.65% |
| 5 | Wetzel County | $664 | $102,800 | 0.65% |
| 6 | Cabell County | $989 | $156,100 | 0.63% |
| 7 | Hancock County | $752 | $119,600 | 0.63% |
| 8 | Wood County | $943 | $153,700 | 0.61% |
| 9 | Marion County | $989 | $164,300 | 0.60% |
| 10 | Ohio County | $970 | $165,300 | 0.59% |
| 11 | Logan County | $591 | $101,500 | 0.58% |
| 12 | Pleasants County | $752 | $129,300 | 0.58% |
| 13 | Putnam County | $1,235 | $214,200 | 0.58% |
| 14 | McDowell County | $278 | $49,200 | 0.56% |
| 15 | Jackson County | $871 | $154,600 | 0.56% |
| 16 | Tyler County | $631 | $112,100 | 0.56% |
| 17 | Jefferson County | $1,796 | $324,500 | 0.55% |
| 18 | Harrison County | $872 | $158,500 | 0.55% |
| 19 | Berkeley County | $1,353 | $248,000 | 0.55% |
| 20 | Brooke County | $690 | $127,700 | 0.54% |
| 21 | Mason County | $682 | $127,400 | 0.54% |
| 22 | Wirt County | $602 | $112,800 | 0.53% |
| 23 | Taylor County | $759 | $144,000 | 0.53% |
| 24 | Raleigh County | $733 | $142,600 | 0.51% |
| 25 | Morgan County | $1,145 | $223,100 | 0.51% |
| 26 | Gilmer County | $422 | $83,300 | 0.51% |
| 27 | Mercer County | $589 | $118,600 | 0.50% |
| 28 | Monongalia County | $1,232 | $254,200 | 0.48% |
| 29 | Nicholas County | $550 | $114,200 | 0.48% |
| 30 | Lincoln County | $494 | $103,400 | 0.48% |
| 31 | Monroe County | $698 | $146,100 | 0.48% |
| 32 | Preston County | $747 | $157,700 | 0.47% |
| 33 | Wayne County | $589 | $124,900 | 0.47% |
| 34 | Lewis County | $639 | $135,800 | 0.47% |
| 35 | Doddridge County | $752 | $160,000 | 0.47% |
| 36 | Greenbrier County | $640 | $136,300 | 0.47% |
| 37 | Mineral County | $838 | $180,400 | 0.47% |
| 38 | Marshall County | $637 | $139,800 | 0.46% |
| 39 | Braxton County | $479 | $106,400 | 0.45% |
| 40 | Roane County | $538 | $121,100 | 0.44% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How West Virginia compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (this state) | 0.54% | $866 | -49.9% |
| Arizona | 0.54% | $1,882 | -50.4% |
| Louisiana | 0.53% | $1,174 | -50.6% |
| Idaho | 0.55% | $2,047 | -49.1% |
| Utah | 0.53% | $2,397 | -51.3% |
| Wyoming | 0.57% | $1,794 | -47.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in West Virginia?
West Virginia's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.54% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -49.9% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $866 on a $160,652 home. It ranks #43 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which West Virginia county has the highest property tax?
In West Virginia, Kanawha County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.68% (median tax $922). The lowest is Summers County at 0.30%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in West Virginia?
West Virginia is low on property tax at a 0.54% effective rate, below the US average effective rate. The median West Virginia home is worth about $160,652 and the median bill is around $866. Rates vary widely between its 55 counties.
How is the West 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 (0.48%) 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