State guide · WV
Property taxes in West Virginia
West Virginia homeowners pay an effective rate of about 0.55% of home value per year — below the national average of about 0.99%, ranking #48 of the 50 states and D.C.
Effective rate
0.55%
On a median home
$935/yr
Added to your payment
$78/mo
The math: West Virginia's median home value is roughly $170,000. At an effective rate of 0.55%, that's about $935 a year in property taxes, typically collected monthly through your mortgage escrow. Your actual bill depends on your county's rate, your home's assessed value, and any exemptions you qualify for (homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions are the common ones).
If your assessment looks high compared to what similar homes are selling for, appealing is often worth the paperwork — assessors work at scale and mistakes are common. Our guide on how property taxes work walks through assessments, mills, and the appeal process step by step.
How West Virginia compares
| Rank | State | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| #46 | Wyoming | 0.56% |
| #47 | Nevada | 0.55% |
| #48 | West Virginia | 0.55% |
| #49 | Colorado | 0.51% |
| #50 | Alabama | 0.40% |
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in West Virginia?
West Virginia's effective property tax rate averages about 0.55% of home value per year — below the national average of about 0.99%. Actual rates vary by county and city, so two homes in West Virginia can pay meaningfully different rates.
How much are property taxes on a typical home in West Virginia?
On a median-priced West Virginia home (roughly $170,000), the effective rate works out to about $935 per year, or $78 per month — usually collected through your mortgage escrow account.
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Open the mortgage calculatorRates shown are approximate statewide effective averages on owner-occupied homes, compiled from public data and rounded for readability. Counties and cities set actual rates; always confirm with your local assessor. Median home values are approximate.