Stafford County property tax
Homeowners in Stafford County, Virginia typically pay about 0.70% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,410 on a median home value of $485,100.
Typical effective rate
0.70%
higher than 60% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,410
per year
Median home value
$485,100
In VA
#47
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 $3,473 for mortgaged homes, $3,196 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 47th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 40th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Stafford 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 Stafford County, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Stafford County is 0.70% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,410) divided by the median home value ($485,100) 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 Stafford County?
The median owner-occupied home in Stafford County is valued at $485,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,410 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,473, versus $3,196 for homes without one.
How does Stafford County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Stafford County's effective rate is 3% lower than the Virginia median, ranking 47th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Stafford County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Henrico County | 0.71% | $2,565 |
| 45 | Franklin city | 0.71% | $1,821 |
| 46 | Isle of Wight County | 0.70% | $2,510 |
| 48 | Staunton city | 0.70% | $1,818 |
| 49 | Surry County | 0.69% | $1,651 |
| 50 | Waynesboro city | 0.67% | $1,639 |
Official data & resources for Stafford County
- Stafford County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Stafford County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Stafford 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.