Galax city, Virginia property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.76%

Homeowners in Galax city, Virginia paid a median $1,072 a year in property tax on a median home worth $141,300, an effective rate of about 0.76% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#100 lowest of 133Virginia counties by effective rate

0.73%Virginia statewide ยท US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$1,072
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$141,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.76%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
2.8%
of $38,675 median household income
Owner costs
$1,150/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Galax city compares

Effective rate (median tax รท median value)

Galax city0.76%
Virginia0.73%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Galax city$1,072
Virginia$2,790
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.76% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,138$95
$250,000$1,897$158
$350,000$2,655$221
$500,000$3,793$316

Cities and towns in Galax city

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Galax$1,072$141,3000.76%

Buying a home in Galax city? 2026 loan limits

Related

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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 Galax city, Virginia?

Homeowners in Galax city, Virginia paid a median $1,072 a year in property tax on a median home worth $141,300, an effective rate of about 0.76% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

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

About $2,276 a year ($190 a month) at the 0.76% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Galax city property tax high?

It ranks #100 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 Galax city?

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