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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Marion County, West Virginia

Marion County has an effective property tax rate of 0.59%. On the median home value of $166,700, that's roughly $978 per year. Median household income is $67,370.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.59%
median tax $978 ÷ median home $166,700
Median Home Value1
$166,700
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$67,370
per-capita $34,952
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$978
at 0.59% 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.

MetricMarion CountyWest Virginia (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.59%0.49%
Median home value1$166,700—
State income tax3top rate 4.82%top rate 4.82%
State sales tax36.60% combined6.60% 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 Marion County, WV

In Marion County, West Virginia, buyers will find home prices well below the national norm, with a median value of $166,700. Property taxes here run at an effective rate of 0.587%, which works out to a median annual bill of $978. That rate sits above West Virginia's statewide median of 0.489% and ranks 11th among the state's 55 counties, though it stays under the national median of 0.794%. Households earning a median of $67,370 can absorb that tax bill without much strain, especially given per-capita income of $34,952 across the area. Communities like Barrackville, Baxter, and Carolina anchor this part of the state, offering small-town settings where a home purchase stays within reach. Anyone weighing a move here should recognize that while the tax rate edges past the state average, the combination of low home values and steady local incomes keeps overall housing costs approachable.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Marion County, WV?
The effective rate is 0.59% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.59% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($166,700), the estimated annual bill is about $978.
Is Marion County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 0.49% 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 Marion 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 Marion 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.