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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Charlottesville city, Virginia

Charlottesville city has an effective property tax rate of 0.80%. On the median home value of $486,700, that's roughly $3,915 per year. Median household income is $74,824.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.80%
median tax $3,915 ÷ median home $486,700
Median Home Value1
$486,700
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$74,824
per-capita $51,540
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$3,915
at 0.80% 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.

MetricCharlottesville cityVirginia (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.80%0.60%
Median home value1$486,700—
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 Charlottesville city, VA

In Charlottesville, the median home value sits at $486,700, and at the city's 0.804% effective rate, that translates to an annual property tax bill of $3,915. With median household income at $74,824, this bill consumes a noticeable slice of the yearly budget — enough that homeowners must plan for it alongside other expenses. Virginia's median effective rate is 0.601%, so Charlottesville property owners pay a higher share of value than the state norm, though the national median of 0.794% is only slightly below the city's figure. Among Virginia's 133 counties, Charlottesville ranks 27th by rate. Per-capita income of $51,540 adds further context on what households can absorb. Anyone buying in the city should expect property taxes to claim a meaningful portion of what they earn each year.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Charlottesville city, VA?
The effective rate is 0.80% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.80% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($486,700), the estimated annual bill is about $3,915.
Is Charlottesville city'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 Charlottesville city 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 Charlottesville city 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.