Appomattox County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 5,092.
The median annual property tax in Appomattox County is $1,006, which is 49% lower than the Virginia state average and 48% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.53% on a median home value of $189,200. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,006
-49% vs State
-48% vs US
Median Home Value
$189,200
-32% vs State
-11% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.53%
-21% vs State
-44% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,051
$88/mo
Without Mortgage
$974
$81/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 | $1,006 +1.3% | 0.53% |
| 2022 | $993 +9.6% | 0.56% |
| 2021 | $906 +4.0% | 0.56% |
| 2020 | $871 -5.0% | 0.54% |
| 2019 | $917 | 0.58% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$62,337
per year
Monthly Tax
$84
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Orange County
Tax: $2,048/yr Rate: 0.61%
York County
Tax: $2,676/yr Rate: 0.65%
Page County
Tax: $1,489/yr Rate: 0.67%
Clarke County
Tax: $2,757/yr Rate: 0.51%
Campbell County
Tax: $913/yr Rate: 0.46%
Augusta County
Tax: $1,379/yr Rate: 0.49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Appomattox County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Appomattox County is $1,006 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.53% on a median home value of $189,200.
How does Appomattox County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Appomattox County are 48% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.53% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Appomattox County? ▼
In Appomattox County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,051 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $974. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Appomattox County? ▼
Property taxes in Appomattox County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $62,337. 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.