| County | Median Property Taxes ↓ | With Mortgage | Without Mortgage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | $1,796 | $1,875 | $1,529 |
| Berkeley County | $1,353 | $1,426 | $1,186 |
| Putnam County | $1,235 | $1,460 | $979 |
| Monongalia County | $1,232 | $1,348 | $993 |
| Morgan County | $1,145 | $1,184 | $1,084 |
| Cabell County | $989 | $1,160 | $784 |
| Marion County | $989 | $1,094 | $872 |
| Ohio County | $970 | $987 | $952 |
| Wood County | $943 | $1,065 | $825 |
| Kanawha County | $922 | $1,071 | $777 |
| Harrison County | $872 | $1,063 | $724 |
| Jackson County | $871 | $858 | $882 |
| Mineral County | $838 | $968 | $700 |
| Taylor County | $759 | $951 | $523 |
| Hancock County | $752 | $848 | $657 |
| Doddridge County | $752 | $787 | $733 |
| Pleasants County | $752 | $791 | $699 |
| Preston County | $747 | $942 | $603 |
| Hampshire County | $745 | $803 | $716 |
| Raleigh County | $733 | $870 | $601 |
| Upshur County | $700 | $755 | $600 |
| Ritchie County | $700 | $773 | $626 |
| Monroe County | $698 | $716 | $685 |
| Fayette County | $690 | $866 | $539 |
| Brooke County | $690 | $782 | $628 |
| Mason County | $682 | $861 | $589 |
| Wetzel County | $664 | $772 | $585 |
| Greenbrier County | $640 | $825 | $536 |
| Lewis County | $639 | $732 | $541 |
| Marshall County | $637 | $820 | $549 |
| Tyler County | $631 | $819 | $571 |
| Pendleton County | $603 | $673 | $553 |
| Wirt County | $602 | $759 | $484 |
| Logan County | $591 | $775 | $497 |
| Wayne County | $589 | $876 | $475 |
| Mercer County | $589 | $777 | $476 |
| Boone County | $587 | $797 | $382 |
| Hardy County | $586 | $675 | $544 |
| Grant County | $555 | $589 | $517 |
| Nicholas County | $550 | $685 | $464 |
| Randolph County | $539 | $608 | $499 |
| Barbour County | $538 | $620 | $479 |
| Roane County | $538 | $652 | $473 |
| Tucker County | $511 | $571 | $451 |
| Lincoln County | $494 | $732 | $417 |
| Braxton County | $479 | $594 | $433 |
| Calhoun County | $441 | $614 | $391 |
| Pocahontas County | $439 | $506 | $392 |
| Gilmer County | $422 | $293 | $462 |
| Summers County | $384 | $450 | $348 |
| Mingo County | $374 | $537 | $354 |
| Clay County | $369 | $433 | $347 |
| Wyoming County | $344 | $389 | $328 |
| Webster County | $303 | $351 | $279 |
| McDowell County | $278 | $556 | $255 |
In West Virginia, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 55 counties is $699.47. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. West Virginia residents typically pay lower property taxes compared to the national average.
Leading the state in property tax rates, Jefferson County County residents contribute a median of $1,796 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $1,875, while those who own their homes outright still pay $1,529. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.
At the other end of the spectrum, McDowell County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $278. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $556 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $255. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.