--- title: "West Virginia Property Tax Calculator (0.52% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "West Virginia homeowners pay a median $881 a year in property tax on a median home value of $170,800, an effective rate of 0.52%: the 11th lowest of the 50 states and DC and 42% below the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any West Virginia home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/west-virginia --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # West Virginia property tax calculator West Virginia homeowners pay a median $881 a year in property tax on a median home value of $170,800, an effective rate of 0.52%: the 11th lowest of the 50 states and DC and 42% below the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $881 $73 a month at 0.5158% - Median tax paid in West Virginia: $881 - Median home value there: $170,800 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $1,521 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## West Virginia property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 0.52%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $1,032 | $86 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $1,547 | $129 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $2,063 | $172 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $2,579 | $215 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $3,869 | $322 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $5,158 | $430 | $8,905 | ## West Virginia vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ohio](/property-tax-calculator/ohio) | 1.22% | $2,937 | $239,800 | | [Pennsylvania](/property-tax-calculator/pennsylvania) | 1.16% | $3,214 | $277,600 | | [Maryland](/property-tax-calculator/maryland) | 0.95% | $4,144 | $436,300 | | [Kentucky](/property-tax-calculator/kentucky) | 0.71% | $1,611 | $226,000 | | [Virginia](/property-tax-calculator/virginia) | 0.71% | $2,872 | $403,500 | | West Virginia | 0.52% | $881 | $170,800 | ## What West Virginia homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $881 (51st highest of 51); $1,134 for homes with a mortgage and $699 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $170,800, so a typical home pays about $73 a month. - 559,415 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [West Virginia income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/west-virginia); sales tax averages 6.60% with local taxes ([West Virginia sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/west-virginia)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [West Virginia revenue department](https://tax.wv.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## West Virginia property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in West Virginia? The effective rate is 0.52% of home value: the median tax paid ($881) divided by the median home value ($170,800), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in West Virginia? About $1,547 a year ($129 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does West Virginia have high property taxes? West Virginia has the 11th lowest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 41 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 51st highest median bill. ### Can I deduct West Virginia property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for West Virginia - [West Virginia paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/west-virginia) - [West Virginia income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/west-virginia) - [West Virginia sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/west-virginia) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)