Property Tax Rates in West Virginia
West Virginia has a median annual property tax of $835 on a median home value of $155,600, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.54%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in West Virginia.
West Virginia’s effective property tax rate of 0.54% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 20 counties have rates above the state median while 35 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in West Virginia
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | $922 | 0.68% | $135,000 | 76,806 |
| Berkeley County | $1,353 | 0.55% | $248,000 | 49,384 |
| Monongalia County | $1,232 | 0.48% | $254,200 | 44,361 |
| Cabell County | $989 | 0.63% | $156,100 | 39,138 |
| Wood County | $943 | 0.61% | $153,700 | 35,706 |
| Raleigh County | $733 | 0.51% | $142,600 | 29,062 |
| Harrison County | $872 | 0.55% | $158,500 | 26,020 |
| Mercer County | $589 | 0.50% | $118,600 | 24,413 |
| Marion County | $989 | 0.60% | $164,300 | 22,965 |
| Putnam County | $1,235 | 0.58% | $214,200 | 22,765 |
| Jefferson County | $1,796 | 0.55% | $324,500 | 21,978 |
| Ohio County | $970 | 0.59% | $165,300 | 18,132 |
| Fayette County | $690 | 0.66% | $104,200 | 16,109 |
| Wayne County | $589 | 0.47% | $124,900 | 15,550 |
| Greenbrier County | $640 | 0.47% | $136,300 | 14,710 |
| Hancock County | $752 | 0.63% | $119,600 | 12,891 |
| Preston County | $747 | 0.47% | $157,700 | 12,797 |
| Marshall County | $637 | 0.46% | $139,800 | 12,489 |
| Logan County | $591 | 0.58% | $101,500 | 12,396 |
| Jackson County | $871 | 0.56% | $154,600 | 11,317 |
| Mineral County | $838 | 0.46% | $180,400 | 10,698 |
| Randolph County | $539 | 0.39% | $137,800 | 10,385 |
| Mason County | $682 | 0.54% | $127,400 | 10,281 |
| Nicholas County | $550 | 0.48% | $114,200 | 9,595 |
| Upshur County | $700 | 0.44% | $160,700 | 9,588 |
| Brooke County | $690 | 0.54% | $127,700 | 9,437 |
| Mingo County | $374 | 0.44% | $85,600 | 9,013 |
| Hampshire County | $745 | 0.36% | $204,600 | 8,354 |
| Wyoming County | $344 | 0.44% | $78,400 | 7,926 |
| Boone County | $587 | 0.65% | $90,300 | 7,894 |
| Lincoln County | $494 | 0.48% | $103,400 | 7,811 |
| Morgan County | $1,145 | 0.51% | $223,100 | 7,211 |
| Lewis County | $639 | 0.47% | $135,800 | 6,940 |
| Taylor County | $759 | 0.53% | $144,000 | 6,632 |
| McDowell County | $278 | 0.57% | $49,200 | 6,484 |
| Wetzel County | $664 | 0.65% | $102,800 | 5,925 |
| Hardy County | $586 | 0.37% | $159,700 | 5,909 |
| Barbour County | $538 | 0.43% | $126,000 | 5,871 |
| Roane County | $538 | 0.44% | $121,100 | 5,533 |
| Summers County | $384 | 0.30% | $126,100 | 4,813 |
| Monroe County | $698 | 0.48% | $146,100 | 4,736 |
| Braxton County | $479 | 0.45% | $106,400 | 4,733 |
| Grant County | $555 | 0.33% | $167,500 | 4,284 |
| Ritchie County | $700 | 0.65% | $107,800 | 3,327 |
| Tyler County | $631 | 0.56% | $112,100 | 3,151 |
| Pocahontas County | $439 | 0.31% | $139,400 | 3,092 |
| Clay County | $369 | 0.34% | $107,100 | 2,960 |
| Tucker County | $511 | 0.35% | $144,700 | 2,855 |
| Webster County | $303 | 0.39% | $78,000 | 2,838 |
| Pleasants County | $752 | 0.58% | $129,300 | 2,779 |
| Doddridge County | $752 | 0.47% | $160,000 | 2,415 |
| Calhoun County | $441 | 0.40% | $111,200 | 2,391 |
| Pendleton County | $603 | 0.34% | $178,600 | 2,299 |
| Gilmer County | $422 | 0.51% | $83,300 | 2,228 |
| Wirt County | $602 | 0.53% | $112,800 | 2,071 |
About Property Taxes in West Virginia
Property taxes in West Virginia are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in West Virginia should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.