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Elkins, West Virginia property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.45%

Homeowners in Elkins, West Virginia paid a median $684 a year in property tax on a median home worth $152,700, an effective rate of about 0.45% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#21 lowest of 137West Virginia places we cover

0.39%Randolph County overall
Median tax paid
$684
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$152,700
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.45%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
1.5%
of $44,217 median household income
Owner costs
$1,071/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Elkins vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Elkins0.45%
Randolph County0.39%
West Virginia0.53%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Elkins$684
Randolph County$559
West Virginia$865
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Elkins

At the local 0.45% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$672$56
$250,000$1,120$93
$350,000$1,568$131
$500,000$2,240$187

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Elkins, West Virginia?

Homeowners in Elkins, West Virginia paid a median $684 a year in property tax on a median home worth $152,700, an effective rate of about 0.45% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Elkins?

About $1,120 a year at the 0.45% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Elkins higher than the rest of West Virginia?

Elkins ranks #21 lowest of 137 West Virginia places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.53%. Randolph County overall is 0.39%.