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Raleigh County, WV Property Tax Calculator
Raleigh County homeowners pay a median $754 a year in property tax, 0.50% of a median $150,900 home: below West Virginia's 0.53% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Raleigh County by home value, at 0.50%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $80,000 | $400 | $33 |
| $110,000 | $550 | $46 |
| $150,000 | $750 | $63 |
| $230,000 | $1,150 | $96 |
| $300,000 | $1,500 | $125 |
Raleigh County against West Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh County | 0.50% | $754 | $150,900 | $52,150 |
| West Virginia | 0.53% | $865 | $162,600 | $59,608 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Raleigh 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 Raleigh County?
The effective rate is 0.50%: a median $754 a year on a median $150,900 home. That's the 10th highest of the 11 West Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Raleigh County?
About $2,000 a year, $167 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Raleigh County compare with the rest of West Virginia?
Its rate is below the state's 0.53%. Across West Virginia, covered counties range from 0.47% to 0.65%.
How do I lower my Raleigh 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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