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Fairfax County, VA Property Tax Calculator
Fairfax County homeowners pay a median $7,368 a year in property tax, 1.00% of a median $732,800 home: above Virginia's 0.73% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Fairfax County by home value, at 1.00%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $370,000 | $3,718 | $310 |
| $550,000 | $5,527 | $461 |
| $730,000 | $7,336 | $611 |
| $1,100,000 | $11,055 | $921 |
| $1,470,000 | $14,773 | $1,231 |
Fairfax County against Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1.00% | $7,368 | $732,800 | $153,637 |
| Virginia | 0.73% | $2,790 | $383,700 | $93,170 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Fairfax County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Fairfax County?
The effective rate is 1.00%: a median $7,368 a year on a median $732,800 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 36 Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Fairfax County?
About $4,020 a year, $335 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Fairfax County compare with the rest of Virginia?
Its rate is above the state's 0.73%. Across Virginia, covered counties range from 0.43% to 1.04%.
How do I lower my Fairfax County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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