Falls Church city, 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
0.95%

Homeowners in Falls Church city, Virginia paid a median $10,001 a year in property tax on a median home worth $1,055,600, an effective rate of about 0.95% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#125 lowest of 133Virginia counties by effective rate

0.73%Virginia statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$10,001
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$1,055,600
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.95%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
7.0%
of $143,262 median household income
Owner costs
$4,001/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Falls Church city compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Falls Church city0.95%
Virginia0.73%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Falls Church city$10,001
Virginia$2,790
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.95% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,421$118
$250,000$2,369$197
$350,000$3,316$276
$500,000$4,737$395

Cities and towns in Falls Church city

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Falls Church$10,001$1,055,6000.95%

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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 Falls Church city, Virginia?

Homeowners in Falls Church city, Virginia paid a median $10,001 a year in property tax on a median home worth $1,055,600, an effective rate of about 0.95% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Falls Church city?

About $2,842 a year ($237 a month) at the 0.95% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Falls Church city property tax high?

It ranks #125 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 Falls Church city?

Bills are issued and collected by the Falls Church city treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.