Mason County Property Tax Rate

West Virginia

0.59%effective rate

Mason County, West Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.59%, which is 36% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $120,300, homeowners pay approximately $706 per year in property taxes. Mason County ranks #11 out of 55 counties in West Virginia for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$706

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$120,300

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.42%

Median income: $49,761

State Rank📍

#11

of 55 counties in WV

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$877

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$581

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Mason County pay on average $296 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Mason County Compares

Mason County
0.59%
West Virginia Average
0.53%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in West Virginia

Boone
0.67%
McDowell
0.67%
Wetzel
0.67%
Ritchie
0.66%
Kanawha
0.65%
Fayette
0.64%
Hancock
0.63%
Cabell
0.60%

West Virginia Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Mason County homeowners

General Homestead

$20,000 off assessed value

Primary residence owners who are West Virginia residents

Over 65/Disabled

Same $20,000 homestead exemption applies to all qualifying homeowners regardless of age

Homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption for totally disabled veterans

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Mason County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,770

$148/month · Rate: 0.59%

Quick Facts

Population25,043
Owner-Occupied68.6%
National Rank#2313 of 3,135
Median Income$49,761

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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.