Fauquier County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 20,522.
The median annual property tax in Fauquier County is $4,185, which is 114% higher than the Virginia state average and 118% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $543,700. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,185
+114% vs State
+118% vs US
Median Home Value
$543,700
+96% vs State
+157% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.77%
+15% vs State
-19% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,170
$348/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,221
$352/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 | $4,185 +3.3% | 0.77% |
| 2022 | $4,050 +9.2% | 0.81% |
| 2021 | $3,709 +3.9% | 0.85% |
| 2020 | $3,570 +5.0% | 0.85% |
| 2019 | $3,401 | 0.86% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$129,495
per year
Monthly Tax
$349
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Virginia Beach city
Tax: $2,929/yr Rate: 0.80%
Petersburg city
Tax: $1,449/yr Rate: 0.92%
Charlottesville city
Tax: $3,649/yr Rate: 0.81%
Campbell County
Tax: $913/yr Rate: 0.46%
Rappahannock County
Tax: $2,787/yr Rate: 0.57%
Waynesboro city
Tax: $1,578/yr Rate: 0.67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Fauquier County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Fauquier County is $4,185 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $543,700.
How does Fauquier County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Fauquier County are 118% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.77% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Fauquier County? ▼
In Fauquier County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,170 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,221. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Fauquier County? ▼
Property taxes in Fauquier County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $129,495. 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.