Amelia County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 4,289.
The median annual property tax in Amelia County is $1,034, which is 47% lower than the Virginia state average and 46% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.43% on a median home value of $239,700. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,034
-47% vs State
-46% vs US
Median Home Value
$239,700
-14% vs State
+13% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.43%
-36% vs State
-55% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,173
$98/mo
Without Mortgage
$806
$67/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,034 +6.1% | 0.43% |
| 2022 | $975 +3.4% | 0.42% |
| 2021 | $943 +3.5% | 0.45% |
| 2020 | $911 +11.5% | 0.42% |
| 2019 | $817 | 0.41% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$66,339
per year
Monthly Tax
$86
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Richmond County
Tax: $1,188/yr Rate: 0.55%
Fairfax city
Tax: $6,392/yr Rate: 0.94%
Patrick County
Tax: $851/yr Rate: 0.58%
Culpeper County
Tax: $2,119/yr Rate: 0.55%
Alleghany County
Tax: $1,011/yr Rate: 0.83%
Richmond city
Tax: $2,834/yr Rate: 0.86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Amelia County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Amelia County is $1,034 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.43% on a median home value of $239,700.
How does Amelia County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Amelia County are 46% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.43% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Amelia County? ▼
In Amelia County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,173 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $806. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Amelia County? ▼
Property taxes in Amelia County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $66,339. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.