What is the property tax rate in Morgantown, WV?

Morgantown has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.53%. On a median home valued at $238,200, homeowners pay approximately $1,267 per year in property taxes.

How does Morgantown compare to Monongalia County?

Morgantown's effective rate of 0.53% is 13% higher than the Monongalia County average of 0.47%. The county-wide median annual tax is $1,248, while Morgantown homeowners pay an estimated $1,267.

How much are property taxes in Morgantown on a $300,000 home?

Based on Morgantown's effective rate of 0.53%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,590 per year, or about $133 per month.

Morgantown Property Tax Rate

Monongalia County, West Virginia

0.53%effective rate

Morgantown is located in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Homeowners in Morgantown pay a median of $1,267 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $238,200, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.53%. This is 13% higher than the Monongalia County average of 0.47%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.53%

vs 0.47% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,267

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$238,200

2024 estimate

Population📍

30,273

Morgantown, WV

How Morgantown Compares

Morgantown

0.53%

Monongalia County Average

0.47%

West Virginia Average

0.53%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Morgantown

Property taxes in Morgantown are collected by Monongalia County. Tax exemptions available to Monongalia County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Morgantown. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Monongalia County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,590

$133/month · Rate: 0.53%

Monongalia County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.