Albemarle County property tax, in one number.
The typical Albemarle County homeowner pays $3,719 a year on a $495,400 home. That's close to the Virginia rate (0.73%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Bills are rising faster than values.The median tax paid went from $2,365 in 2015 to $4,261 in 2024 (+80%), and home values changed +68%.
- 36th highest rate in Virginia.Out of 132 Virginia counties with full data. Nationally, the rate is higher than in 46% of U.S. counties.
- Mortgage or not, bills are similar.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $3,687, and homes owned outright paid $3,798.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Effective rate by city
Largest Virginia counties
| County | Median tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | $7,368 | 1.01% |
| Prince William County | $4,999 | 0.94% |
| Loudoun County | $6,325 | 0.85% |
| Virginia Beach city | $3,061 | 0.80% |
| Albemarle County | $3,719 | 0.75% |
| Virginia | $2,790 | 0.73% |
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Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Albemarle County?
The effective rate is about 0.75%. The median homeowner pays $3,719 a year on a home worth a median $495,400 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $500,000 home in Albemarle County?
About $3,750 a year, or roughly $312 a month, at Albemarle County's average effective rate of 0.75%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the city or county commissioner of the revenue, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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