Rockbridge County property tax
Homeowners in Rockbridge County, Virginia typically pay about 0.60% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,492 on a median home value of $248,800.
Typical effective rate
0.60%
higher than 72% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,492
per year
Median home value
$248,800
In VA
#68
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.60% — 36% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 18% lower than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,592 for mortgaged homes, $1,408 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 68th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 28th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Rockbridge County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.60%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Rockbridge County, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Rockbridge County is 0.60% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,492) divided by the median home value ($248,800) 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 Rockbridge County?
The median owner-occupied home in Rockbridge County is valued at $248,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,492 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,592, versus $1,408 for homes without one.
How does Rockbridge County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Rockbridge County's effective rate is 18% lower than the Virginia median, ranking 68th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Rockbridge County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Westmoreland County | 0.60% | $1,628 |
| 66 | Lee County | 0.60% | $595 |
| 67 | Fredericksburg city | 0.60% | $2,907 |
| 69 | Louisa County | 0.60% | $1,883 |
| 70 | Powhatan County | 0.59% | $2,448 |
| 71 | Williamsburg city | 0.59% | $2,518 |
Official data & resources for Rockbridge County
- Rockbridge County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Rockbridge County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Rockbridge 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.