Homeowners in West Hamlin, West Virginia paid a median $462 a year in property tax on a median home worth $129,800, an effective rate of about 0.36% (Census 2020–2024).
0.51%Lincoln County overall
West Hamlin vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in West Hamlin
At the local 0.36% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $534 | $44 |
| $250,000 | $890 | $74 |
| $350,000 | $1,246 | $104 |
| $500,000 | $1,780 | $148 |
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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 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
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- Wheeling pop. 26,350
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- 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 West Hamlin, West Virginia?
Homeowners in West Hamlin, West Virginia paid a median $462 a year in property tax on a median home worth $129,800, an effective rate of about 0.36% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in West Hamlin?
About $890 a year at the 0.36% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in West Hamlin higher than the rest of West Virginia?
West Hamlin ranks #11 lowest of 137 West Virginia places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.53%. Lincoln County overall is 0.51%.