James City County property tax
Homeowners in James City County, Virginia typically pay about 0.65% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,901 on a median home value of $447,200.
Typical effective rate
0.65%
higher than 66% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,901
per year
Median home value
$447,200
In VA
#54
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.65% — 31% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 11% lower than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,733 for mortgaged homes, $3,346 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 54th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 34th percentile.
Estimate a bill for James City County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.65%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in James City County, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in James City County is 0.65% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,901) divided by the median home value ($447,200) 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 James City County?
The median owner-occupied home in James City County is valued at $447,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,901 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,733, versus $3,346 for homes without one.
How does James City County compare to the rest of Virginia?
James City County's effective rate is 11% lower than the Virginia median, ranking 54th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to James City County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Hanover County | 0.66% | $2,627 |
| 52 | Southampton County | 0.66% | $1,418 |
| 53 | Danville city | 0.65% | $774 |
| 55 | York County | 0.65% | $2,794 |
| 56 | Botetourt County | 0.64% | $1,862 |
| 57 | Page County | 0.64% | $1,497 |
Official data & resources for James City County
- James City County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for James City County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for James City 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.