West Virginia property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in West Virginia is 0.54%, below the national median of 0.98%, ranking 42 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $835 a year on a home worth $155,600. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,620 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.54%
- Median annual bill
- $835
- Median home value
- $155,600
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 42of 51
Property tax by county in West Virginia
All 55 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 0.68% | $922 | $135,000 | 178,198 |
| Berkeley County | 0.55% | $1,353 | $248,000 | 126,165 |
| Monongalia County | 0.48% | $1,232 | $254,200 | 106,520 |
| Cabell County | 0.63% | $989 | $156,100 | 93,300 |
| Wood County | 0.61% | $943 | $153,700 | 83,829 |
| Raleigh County | 0.51% | $733 | $142,600 | 73,666 |
| Harrison County | 0.55% | $872 | $158,500 | 65,407 |
| Mercer County | 0.50% | $589 | $118,600 | 59,062 |
| Jefferson County | 0.55% | $1,796 | $324,500 | 58,546 |
| Putnam County | 0.58% | $1,235 | $214,200 | 57,250 |
| Marion County | 0.60% | $989 | $164,300 | 56,042 |
| Ohio County | 0.59% | $970 | $165,300 | 41,904 |
| Fayette County | 0.66% | $690 | $104,200 | 39,987 |
| Wayne County | 0.47% | $589 | $124,900 | 38,498 |
| Preston County | 0.47% | $747 | $157,700 | 34,204 |
| Greenbrier County | 0.47% | $640 | $136,300 | 32,688 |
| Logan County | 0.58% | $591 | $101,500 | 31,826 |
| Marshall County | 0.46% | $637 | $139,800 | 30,129 |
| Hancock County | 0.63% | $752 | $119,600 | 28,658 |
| Randolph County | 0.39% | $539 | $137,800 | 27,782 |
| Jackson County | 0.56% | $871 | $154,600 | 27,753 |
| Mineral County | 0.46% | $838 | $180,400 | 26,922 |
| Mason County | 0.54% | $682 | $127,400 | 25,214 |
| Nicholas County | 0.48% | $550 | $114,200 | 24,446 |
| Upshur County | 0.44% | $700 | $160,700 | 23,758 |
| Hampshire County | 0.36% | $745 | $204,600 | 23,340 |
| Mingo County | 0.44% | $374 | $85,600 | 22,979 |
| Brooke County | 0.54% | $690 | $127,700 | 22,053 |
| Boone County | 0.65% | $587 | $90,300 | 21,312 |
| Wyoming County | 0.44% | $344 | $78,400 | 20,948 |
| Lincoln County | 0.48% | $494 | $103,400 | 20,170 |
| McDowell County | 0.57% | $278 | $49,200 | 18,413 |
| Morgan County | 0.51% | $1,145 | $223,100 | 17,327 |
| Lewis County | 0.47% | $639 | $135,800 | 16,808 |
| Taylor County | 0.53% | $759 | $144,000 | 16,543 |
| Barbour County | 0.43% | $538 | $126,000 | 15,454 |
| Hardy County | 0.37% | $586 | $159,700 | 14,236 |
| Wetzel County | 0.65% | $664 | $102,800 | 14,233 |
| Roane County | 0.44% | $538 | $121,100 | 13,921 |
| Monroe County | 0.48% | $698 | $146,100 | 12,401 |
| Braxton County | 0.45% | $479 | $106,400 | 12,345 |
| Summers County | 0.30% | $384 | $126,100 | 11,833 |
| Grant County | 0.33% | $555 | $167,500 | 10,972 |
| Ritchie County | 0.65% | $700 | $107,800 | 8,372 |
| Webster County | 0.39% | $303 | $78,000 | 8,253 |
| Tyler County | 0.56% | $631 | $112,100 | 8,181 |
| Clay County | 0.34% | $369 | $107,100 | 7,946 |
| Pocahontas County | 0.31% | $439 | $139,400 | 7,855 |
| Doddridge County | 0.47% | $752 | $160,000 | 7,767 |
| Pleasants County | 0.58% | $752 | $129,300 | 7,572 |
| Gilmer County | 0.51% | $422 | $83,300 | 7,376 |
| Tucker County | 0.35% | $511 | $144,700 | 6,698 |
| Calhoun County | 0.40% | $441 | $111,200 | 6,158 |
| Pendleton County | 0.34% | $603 | $178,600 | 6,111 |
| Wirt County | 0.53% | $602 | $112,800 | 5,131 |
West Virginia compared with the United States
The West Virginia median bill of $835 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for West Virginia are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in West Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in West Virginia is 0.54% of home value, below the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,620 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which West Virginia county has the highest property tax?
Kanawha County has the highest median effective rate in West Virginia at 0.68%. Summers County has the lowest at 0.30%. The largest county by population, Kanawha County, is at 0.68%.