Homeowners in Arlington County, Virginia paid a median $8,153 a year in property tax on a median home worth $895,000, an effective rate of about 0.91% (Census 2020–2024).
0.73%Virginia statewide · US 0.94%
How Arlington County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.91% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,366 | $114 |
| $250,000 | $2,277 | $190 |
| $350,000 | $3,188 | $266 |
| $500,000 | $4,555 | $380 |
Cities and towns in Arlington County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | $8,153 | $895,000 | 0.91% |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Virginia
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Virginia Beach pop. 456,349
- Chesapeake pop. 252,583
- Arlington pop. 236,254
- Norfolk pop. 233,596
- Richmond pop. 229,359
- Newport News pop. 184,216
- Alexandria pop. 156,976
- Hampton pop. 137,557
- Suffolk pop. 98,796
- Roanoke pop. 98,355
- Fairfax County pop. 1,147,837
- Prince William County pop. 488,880
- Virginia Beach city pop. 456,349
- Loudoun County pop. 432,998
- Chesterfield County pop. 377,869
- Henrico County pop. 335,744
- Chesapeake city pop. 252,583
- Norfolk city pop. 233,596
- Richmond city pop. 229,359
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Arlington County, Virginia?
Homeowners in Arlington County, Virginia paid a median $8,153 a year in property tax on a median home worth $895,000, an effective rate of about 0.91% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Arlington County?
About $2,733 a year ($228 a month) at the 0.91% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Arlington County property tax high?
It ranks #120 lowest of 133 Virginia counties. The state median effective rate is 0.73% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Arlington County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Arlington County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.