Hampton city property tax
Homeowners in Hampton city, Virginia typically pay about 0.95% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,327 on a median home value of $245,700.
Typical effective rate
0.95%
higher than 40% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,327
per year
Median home value
$245,700
In VA
#10
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.95% — 1% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 30% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,329 for mortgaged homes, $2,321 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 10th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 60th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Hampton city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.95%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hampton city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Hampton city is 0.95% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,327) divided by the median home value ($245,700) 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 Hampton city?
The median owner-occupied home in Hampton city is valued at $245,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,327 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,329, versus $2,321 for homes without one.
How does Hampton city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Hampton city's effective rate is 30% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 10th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Hampton city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Roanoke city | 0.99% | $1,893 |
| 8 | Alexandria city | 0.96% | $7,024 |
| 9 | Falls Church city | 0.95% | $10,001 |
| 11 | Prince William County | 0.94% | $4,999 |
| 12 | Suffolk city | 0.93% | $3,229 |
| 13 | Poquoson city | 0.92% | $3,690 |
Official data & resources for Hampton city
- Hampton city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Hampton city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Hampton 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.