Surry County Property Tax Rate

Virginia

0.69%effective rate

Surry County, Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.69%, which is 25% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $238,800, homeowners pay approximately $1,651 per year in property taxes. Surry County ranks #49 out of 133 counties in Virginia for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,651

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$238,800

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.12%

Median income: $78,041

State Rank📍

#49

of 133 counties in VA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,799

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,510

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Surry County pay on average $289 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Surry County Compares

Surry County
0.69%
Virginia Average
0.73%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Virginia

Manassas Park city
1.17%
Manassas city
1.09%
Portsmouth city
1.04%
Fairfax
1.01%
Newport News city
1.01%
Norfolk city
1.00%
Roanoke city
0.99%
Alexandria city
0.96%

Virginia Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Surry 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 Surry County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,070

$172/month · Rate: 0.69%

Quick Facts

Population6,549
Owner-Occupied65.2%
National Rank#1937 of 3,135
Median Income$78,041

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 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.