West Virginia variant. This is a West Virginia-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
West Virginia's effective property tax rate of 0.55% means the owner of a median $165,000 home pays roughly $908 per year - a figure that varies widely by state.
How West Virginia property tax is calculated
Property tax = assessed value × local millage rate. The 0.55% effective rate shown here is the statewide average of tax paid relative to market value, which smooths over county-by-county differences.
On the $165,000 West Virginia median home, that works out to about $908/year or $76/month - often escrowed into your mortgage payment.
About taxes and housing in West Virginia
West Virginia uses a graduated income tax with a top marginal rate under 5%.
West Virginia has one of the lowest effective property tax rates near 0.55% and some of the lowest median home values in the nation, around $165,000.
West Virginia's economy has historically centered on coal and natural gas, alongside chemicals and tourism in its mountain regions.
Worked example: tax on a $165,000 home
$165,000 × 0.55% = $908 per year. A $500,000 home in West Virginia would owe about $2,750 annually at the same effective rate.
Quick reference
- State income tax: 2.36-4.82% across 5 brackets
- State sales tax: 6% (plus 0.57% avg local)
- Median home value: $165,000
- Median household income: $55,217
- Effective property tax rate: 0.55%
- Avg auto insurance: $1,490/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in West Virginia?
West Virginia's effective property tax rate averages 0.55% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a $165,000 home in West Virginia?
About $908 per year at the 0.55% effective rate.