Gilmer County, West Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for West Virginia. Population: 1,703.
The median annual property tax in Gilmer County is $422, which is 40% lower than the West Virginia state average and 78% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.51% on a median home value of $83,300. Property taxes represent 0.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$422
-40% vs State
-78% vs US
Median Home Value
$83,300
-41% vs State
-61% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.51%
+2% vs State
-46% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$293
$24/mo
Without Mortgage
$462
$39/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 | $422 -8.5% | 0.51% |
| 2022 | $461 +5.7% | 0.51% |
| 2021 | $436 +3.3% | 0.53% |
| 2020 | $422 -4.5% | 0.53% |
| 2019 | $442 | 0.47% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$50,991
per year
Monthly Tax
$35
per month
Other Counties in West Virginia
Cabell County
Tax: $989/yr Rate: 0.63%
Wood County
Tax: $943/yr Rate: 0.61%
Mingo County
Tax: $374/yr Rate: 0.44%
Webster County
Tax: $303/yr Rate: 0.39%
Fayette County
Tax: $690/yr Rate: 0.66%
Wirt County
Tax: $602/yr Rate: 0.53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Gilmer County, West Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Gilmer County is $422 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.51% on a median home value of $83,300.
How does Gilmer County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Gilmer County are 78% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.51% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Gilmer County? ▼
In Gilmer County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $293 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $462. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Gilmer County? ▼
Property taxes in Gilmer County represent approximately 0.8% of the median household income of $50,991. 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.