Property Tax in West Virginia
Homeowners in West Virginia paid a median of $881 in real estate taxes in 2024 on a median home value of $170,800 — an effective rate of 0.52%, below the U.S. rate of 0.89%.
Calculate West Virginia property tax for your home
Estimated property tax on homes in West Virginia
Applying the statewide effective rate of 0.516% to different home values. The last column compares with the same home at the U.S. effective rate.
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly | vs U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $774 | $64.50 | −$561 |
| $171,000 (state median) | $882 | $73.53 | −$640 |
| $250,000 | $1,290 | $107.50 | −$935 |
| $350,000 | $1,806 | $150.50 | −$1,309 |
| $500,000 | $2,580 | $215.00 | −$1,870 |
| $750,000 | $3,870 | $322.50 | −$2,805 |
What it adds to a mortgage payment
On a home at the West Virginia median value of about $171,000, with 10% down and a 30-year loan at an example rate of 6.5%, principal and interest come to $972.75 a month and property tax adds $73.53 — about 7% of the combined payment, before insurance. Open this scenario in the mortgage calculator to add insurance, PMI and HOA dues.
How West Virginia compares
West Virginia has the 41st-highest effective rate among the 50 states and DC. Its median bill is higher than in 0 other states and lower than in 50. States with the most similar effective rates: West Virginia (0.52%), Louisiana (0.53%), Colorado (0.49%), Utah (0.49%).
Why your bill may differ
This is a statewide figure. Rates in West Virginia vary by county, city and school district, and your bill depends on your home’s assessed value and any exemptions you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption. Your county assessor or tax collector can give you the exact rate and assessment for a property. When buying, ask how the home will be reassessed after the sale rather than relying on the seller’s current bill.
About this data
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median value of owner-occupied housing units, from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077). These are survey estimates with margins of error, and median taxes are top-coded at $10,000. Read more in property taxes explained.