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West Virginia Property Tax Rates

West Virginia (WV) has an effective property tax rate of 0.57%, which is 0.49% below the national average of 1.06%.

2024 Data
Effective Rate
0.57%
Median Annual Tax
$679
Median Home Value
$119,100

West Virginia Counties Property Tax Rates

CountyRateMedian Tax
Kanawha County0.68%$1,047
Berkeley County0.55%$960
Monongalia County0.67%$570
Cabell County0.68%$798
Wood County0.54%$432
Raleigh County0.48%$856
Harrison County0.64%$504
Mercer County0.44%$532
Putnam County0.62%$864
Jefferson County0.61%$594
Marion County0.46%$422
Fayette County0.71%$652
Ohio County0.58%$447
Wayne County0.50%$755
Greenbrier County0.50%$797
Preston County0.51%$528
Logan County0.73%$1,044
Marshall County0.60%$676
Hancock County0.52%$607
Randolph County0.64%$1,053
Jackson County0.42%$626
Mineral County0.44%$717
Mason County0.64%$1,014
Hampshire County0.51%$483
Nicholas County0.49%$724
Upshur County0.55%$714
Mingo County0.46%$678
Brooke County0.65%$1,022
Boone County0.62%$1,079
Lincoln County0.69%$784
Wyoming County0.56%$754
McDowell County0.47%$549
Morgan County0.47%$728
Taylor County0.50%$784
Barbour County0.52%$860
Lewis County0.59%$727
Wetzel County0.56%$764
Braxton County0.44%$706
Hardy County0.66%$583
Roane County0.44%$405
Monroe County0.68%$1,082
Summers County0.58%$702
Grant County0.44%$343
Ritchie County0.62%$925
Tyler County0.72%$1,277
Clay County0.68%$941
Doddridge County0.58%$930
Pocahontas County0.51%$381
Webster County0.57%$554
Gilmer County0.72%$1,079
Pleasants County0.65%$832
Calhoun County0.48%$619
Pendleton County0.70%$605
Tucker County0.49%$465
Wirt County0.42%$356

Property Tax Calculator

0.57%
Annual Tax
$1,995
Monthly Tax
$166
vs National Avg
-$695
(-46.7% rate difference)

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How West Virginia Compares to Neighboring States

StateRateMedian TaxDifference
West Virginia0.57%$679-
Kentucky0.83%$1,320+0.26%
Maryland1.07%$3,633+0.50%
Ohio1.59%$2,447+1.02%
Pennsylvania1.58%$3,022+1.01%
Virginia0.82%$2,665+0.25%

West Virginia Property Tax Overview

The effective property tax rate in West Virginia is 0.57%, meaning a homeowner with a property valued at $119,100 would pay approximately $679 annually. Understanding your property tax deduction eligibility can help offset this cost on your federal return.

West Virginia homeowners may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of their primary residence. If your property assessment seems too high, consider a tax assessment appeal to potentially lower your bill.

For more financial context, explore salary data, cost of living, and ZIP code details for West Virginia.

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