Wythe County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 9,493.
The median annual property tax in Wythe County is $851, which is 57% lower than the Virginia state average and 56% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.49% on a median home value of $172,100. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$851
-57% vs State
-56% vs US
Median Home Value
$172,100
-38% vs State
-19% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.49%
-27% vs State
-48% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$907
$76/mo
Without Mortgage
$798
$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 | $851 +12.4% | 0.49% |
| 2022 | $757 +7.2% | 0.48% |
| 2021 | $706 +1.1% | 0.53% |
| 2020 | $698 +7.4% | 0.54% |
| 2019 | $650 | 0.51% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$55,359
per year
Monthly Tax
$71
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Powhatan County
Tax: $2,418/yr Rate: 0.63%
Mecklenburg County
Tax: $826/yr Rate: 0.49%
Clarke County
Tax: $2,757/yr Rate: 0.51%
Virginia Beach city
Tax: $2,929/yr Rate: 0.80%
Hampton city
Tax: $2,259/yr Rate: 0.96%
Page County
Tax: $1,489/yr Rate: 0.67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Wythe County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Wythe County is $851 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.49% on a median home value of $172,100.
How does Wythe County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Wythe County are 56% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.49% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Wythe County? ▼
In Wythe County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $907 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $798. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Wythe County? ▼
Property taxes in Wythe County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $55,359. 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.