Isle of Wight County property tax
Homeowners in Isle of Wight County, Virginia typically pay about 0.70% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,510 on a median home value of $356,500.
Typical effective rate
0.70%
higher than 60% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,510
per year
Median home value
$356,500
In VA
#46
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.70% — 25% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 3% lower than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,617 for mortgaged homes, $2,235 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 46th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 40th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Isle of Wight County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.70%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Isle of Wight County, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Isle of Wight County is 0.70% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,510) divided by the median home value ($356,500) 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 Isle of Wight County?
The median owner-occupied home in Isle of Wight County is valued at $356,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,510 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,617, versus $2,235 for homes without one.
How does Isle of Wight County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Isle of Wight County's effective rate is 3% lower than the Virginia median, ranking 46th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Isle of Wight County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Radford city | 0.72% | $1,581 |
| 44 | Henrico County | 0.71% | $2,565 |
| 45 | Franklin city | 0.71% | $1,821 |
| 47 | Stafford County | 0.70% | $3,410 |
| 48 | Staunton city | 0.70% | $1,818 |
| 49 | Surry County | 0.69% | $1,651 |
Official data & resources for Isle of Wight County
- Isle of Wight County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Isle of Wight County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Isle of Wight County — 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.