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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Brunswick County, Virginia

Brunswick County has an effective property tax rate of 0.57%. On the median home value of $142,700, that's roughly $820 per year. Median household income is $53,084.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.57%
median tax $820 ÷ median home $142,700
Median Home Value1
$142,700
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$53,084
per-capita $29,934
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$820
at 0.57% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricBrunswick CountyVirginia (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.57%0.60%
Median home value1$142,700—
State income tax3top rate 5.75%top rate 5.75%
State sales tax35.77% combined5.77% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Brunswick County, VA

Brunswick County offers a notably affordable entry point for buyers in Virginia. At a median home value of $142,700, the county sits well below many state markets, and its 0.575% effective property tax rate falls under Virginia's 0.601% median. That combination yields a median annual tax bill of just $820 — a figure that stays low largely because home prices themselves are low. Households here earn a median of $53,084, with per-capita income at $29,934, so the tax load stays proportionate to local wages. Among Virginia's 133 counties, Brunswick ranks 77th by property tax rate, placing it near the middle of the pack statewide, while the national median effective rate of 0.794% runs higher. Alberta is the largest of the county's communities. For someone weighing a purchase, the appeal lies in pairing inexpensive housing with a tax rate that doesn't undercut the savings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Brunswick County, VA?
The effective rate is 0.57% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.57% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($142,700), the estimated annual bill is about $820.
Is Brunswick County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 0.60% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Brunswick County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Brunswick County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.