Buena Vista city property tax
Homeowners in Buena Vista city, Virginia typically pay about 0.91% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,421 on a median home value of $156,200.
Typical effective rate
0.91%
higher than 42% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,421
per year
Median home value
$156,200
In VA
#15
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.91% — 3% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 25% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,416 for mortgaged homes, $1,430 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 15th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 58th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Buena Vista city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.91%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Buena Vista city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Buena Vista city is 0.91% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,421) divided by the median home value ($156,200) 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 Buena Vista city?
The median owner-occupied home in Buena Vista city is valued at $156,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,421 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,416, versus $1,430 for homes without one.
How does Buena Vista city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Buena Vista city's effective rate is 25% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 15th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Buena Vista city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Suffolk city | 0.93% | $3,229 |
| 13 | Poquoson city | 0.92% | $3,690 |
| 14 | Arlington County | 0.91% | $8,153 |
| 16 | Fairfax city | 0.90% | $6,515 |
| 17 | Salem city | 0.90% | $2,316 |
| 18 | Richmond city | 0.89% | $3,150 |
Official data & resources for Buena Vista city
- Buena Vista city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Buena Vista city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Buena Vista 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.