Prince William County Property Tax Rate

Virginia · 2023 Data

0.98%effective rate

Prince William County, Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.98%, which is 3% higher than the national average of 0.95%. On a home valued at $500,600, homeowners pay approximately $4,910 per year in property taxes. Prince William County ranks #10 out of 133 counties in Virginia for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$4,910

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$500,600

2023 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.81%

Median income: $128,873

State Rank📍

#10

of 133 counties in VA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$4,892

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$4,978

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Prince William County pay on average -$86 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Prince William County Compares

Prince William County
0.98%
Virginia Average
0.74%
National Average
0.95%

Top Counties in Virginia

Manassas Park city
1.14%
Manassas city
1.10%
Portsmouth city
1.07%
Newport News city
1.03%
Fairfax
1.01%
Norfolk city
1.01%
Roanoke city
1.01%
Alexandria city
0.99%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2019$4,010$382,4001.05%
2020$4,132$390,5001.06%
2021$4,349$408,9001.06%
2022$4,736$472,0001.00%
2023$4,910$500,6000.98%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Virginia Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Prince William County homeowners

Real Estate Tax Relief (Elderly/Disabled)

Varies by locality; may exempt or defer a portion or all of property taxes

Homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled; income and net worth limits set by locality (typically income under $50,000-$72,000)

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption from property taxes on primary residence

Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability; surviving spouse may retain

Veteran Exemption (Partial Disability)

Varies by locality

Veterans with service-connected disability; locality must have adopted the exemption

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Prince William County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,940

$245/month · Rate: 0.98%

Quick Facts

Population484,625
Owner-Occupied71.8%
National Rank#1256 of 3,133
Median Income$128,873

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.