Homeowners in Hancock County, West Virginia paid a median $826 a year in property tax on a median home worth $130,800, an effective rate of about 0.63% (Census 2020–2024).
0.53%West Virginia statewide · US 0.94%
How Hancock County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.63% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $947 | $79 |
| $250,000 | $1,579 | $132 |
| $350,000 | $2,210 | $184 |
| $500,000 | $3,157 | $263 |
Cities and towns in Hancock County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $865 | $133,500 | 0.65% |
| Newell | $481 | $88,100 | 0.55% |
| New Cumberland | $673 | $92,700 | 0.73% |
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Related
- West Virginia property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Fayette County, WV0.64% effective
- Kanawha County, WV0.65% effective
- Ritchie County, WV0.66% effective
- Cabell County, WV0.60% effective
- Ohio County, WV0.60% effective
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 West Virginia
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Charleston pop. 47,421
- Huntington pop. 45,787
- Morgantown pop. 30,236
- Parkersburg pop. 29,240
- Wheeling pop. 26,350
- Martinsburg pop. 18,904
- Weirton pop. 18,647
- Fairmont pop. 18,221
- Beckley pop. 16,818
- Clarksburg pop. 15,549
- Kanawha County pop. 176,537
- Berkeley County pop. 129,514
- Monongalia County pop. 107,163
- Cabell County pop. 92,739
- Wood County pop. 83,407
- Raleigh County pop. 73,195
- Harrison County pop. 64,984
- Jefferson County pop. 59,260
- Mercer County pop. 58,563
- Putnam County pop. 57,177
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hancock County, West Virginia?
Homeowners in Hancock County, West Virginia paid a median $826 a year in property tax on a median home worth $130,800, an effective rate of about 0.63% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Hancock County?
About $1,894 a year ($158 a month) at the 0.63% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Hancock County property tax high?
It ranks #49 lowest of 55 West Virginia counties. The state median effective rate is 0.53% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Hancock County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Hancock County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.