Alexandria city property tax
Homeowners in Alexandria city, Virginia typically pay about 0.96% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $7,024 on a median home value of $735,100.
Typical effective rate
0.96%
higher than 39% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$7,024
per year
Median home value
$735,100
In VA
#8
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.96% — 2% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 31% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $6,910 for mortgaged homes, $7,461 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 8th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 61th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Alexandria city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.96%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Alexandria city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Alexandria city is 0.96% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($7,024) divided by the median home value ($735,100) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Alexandria city?
The median owner-occupied home in Alexandria city is valued at $735,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $7,024 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $6,910, versus $7,461 for homes without one.
How does Alexandria city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Alexandria city's effective rate is 31% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 8th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Alexandria city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fairfax County | 1.01% | $7,368 |
| 6 | Norfolk city | 1.00% | $2,890 |
| 7 | Roanoke city | 0.99% | $1,893 |
| 9 | Falls Church city | 0.95% | $10,001 |
| 10 | Hampton city | 0.95% | $2,327 |
| 11 | Prince William County | 0.94% | $4,999 |
Official data & resources for Alexandria city
- Alexandria city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Alexandria city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Alexandria city — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.