Property Tax in Frederick County, Virginia
The median real estate tax bill in Frederick County, Virginia is $1,807 per year, and the median home is worth $355,000. Both figures are the US Census Bureau's survey medians for owner-occupied households (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What the Frederick County numbers mean
Read the two medians together: $1,807 is the middle tax bill among owner-occupied households in Frederick County, and $355,000 is the middle home value. Neither figure describes a specific property — together they describe the typical homeowner's situation in the county.
The derived effective rate for Frederick County is 0.51% (median tax ÷ median value). Treat it as an estimate for comparison only: it comes from survey medians of different households, not from the county's rate schedule.
Frederick County by the numbers
| Measure | Frederick County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes paid | $1,807 | $2,686 | $2,969 |
| Median home value | $355,000 | $360,700 | $303,400 |
| Derived effective rate* | 0.51% | 0.74% | 0.98% |
| Median tax per month | $151 | $224 | $247 |
*Estimate derived from Census medians (tax ÷ value), not an official rate.
Frederick County at a glance
- Median tax rank in Virginia: #53 of 133 counties
- Median home value rank in Virginia: #30 of 133
- Population rank in Virginia: #23 of 133 (93,355 residents)
- Population density rank: #52 of 133 (226 people per square mile)
- Land area rank in Virginia: #43 of 133 (413 sq mi, 1.0% of the combined county land area)
- Median tax as a monthly figure: $151; per $1,000 of home value: $0.51
How Frederick County compares
Set against its state, Frederick County's median bill of $1,807 is about 33% lower than the Virginia median ($2,686). Against the country as a whole it is about 39% lower than the US median ($2,969). That places the county #53 of 133 Virginia counties ranked by median taxes paid.
Remember what drives the ranking: bills follow home values as much as rates. Frederick County's median home, at $355,000, ranks #30 by value in Virginia, while its derived rate of 0.51% compares with a derived US figure of 0.98%.
Some extra context for Frederick County: the median bill works out to about $151 a month, and the derived rate equals roughly $509 of tax per $100,000 of home value. The county is home to 93,355 people — the #23 most populous county in Virginia, spread over 413 square miles, a density of about 226 people per square mile. Its median home value, $355,000, ranks #30 among the state's 133 counties with data.
Zooming out: of 3133 counties nationwide with published Census figures, only 1264 record a higher median tax bill than Frederick County — it sits in the top 40% nationally. The county holds roughly 1.1% of Virginia's people. Its homes are worth less than the state norm (median $355,000 versus $360,700), and a decade at the derived rate of 0.51% adds up to about 5.09% of the median home's value in tax. The cheapest county in the state, Buchanan County, medians $404 — $1,403 less than Frederick County per year.
Counties nearest Frederick County in the Virginia ranking
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluvanna County, VA | $1,835 | $281,700 | 0.65% |
| Roanoke city, VA | $1,828 | $180,500 | 1.01% |
| Louisa County, VA | $1,781 | $275,600 | 0.65% |
| Lynchburg city, VA | $1,778 | $211,800 | 0.84% |
Frederick County and its population peers
Population is a useful lens on these figures, so the table below sets Frederick County beside the counties closest to it in population anywhere in the country — communities of a similar scale operating under different state and local tax systems. Ranked by median tax paid within this peer group of 9, Frederick County's $1,807 bill is #6 of 9.
| County | Population | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County, GA | 94,293 | $1,843 | $256,600 | 0.72% |
| Madison County, KY | 94,064 | $1,631 | $220,700 | 0.74% |
| Calvert County, MD | 93,791 | $3,858 | $440,200 | 0.88% |
| Pottawattamie County, IA | 93,407 | $2,961 | $183,600 | 1.61% |
| Cabell County, WV | 93,300 | $989 | $156,100 | 0.63% |
| Campbell County, KY | 93,193 | $2,495 | $234,500 | 1.06% |
| Steuben County, NY | 93,034 | $3,245 | $128,600 | 2.52% |
| St. Clair County, AL | 92,903 | $666 | $218,500 | 0.30% |
The closest population match is Pottawattamie County, Iowa (93,407 residents), where the median real estate tax paid is $2,961 on a median home value of $183,600 — $1,154 less than Frederick County pays.
Inside Virginia itself, the counties closest to Frederick County in population are Roanoke County (96,793 residents, median tax $2,340 on a median value of $267,300); Suffolk city (96,638 residents, median tax $3,073 on a median value of $329,600); Rockingham County (84,739 residents, median tax $1,532 on a median value of $287,900); Bedford County (80,254 residents, median tax $1,265 on a median value of $276,600). Same state, same broad tax framework — yet the median bills still differ, because assessed values and the mix of county, municipal and school-district rates are set locally.
How the tax is worked out
Think of the final bill as three ingredients: the assessed value of the property, the exemptions subtracted from it, and the combined rate of every district the property sits in. Frederick County's medians imply a derived rate of 0.51%; applied illustratively, a $400,000 home would owe about $2,036 a year, or around $170 a month spread evenly. Individual properties depart from the illustration in both directions.
Illustrative bills in Frederick County at the derived rate
The derived rate of 0.51% is only an estimate built from medians, but applying it to different home values gives a sense of scale for Frederick County — and a quick way to compare with the state derived rate of 0.74% and the US figure of 0.98%:
| Home value | Illustrative tax / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $764 | $64 |
| $250,000 | $1,272 | $106 |
| $350,000 | $1,782 | $148 |
| $500,000 | $2,545 | $212 |
| $750,000 | $3,818 | $318 |
Illustration only: real bills are computed from the assessed value, exemptions, and the combined rates of the property's actual taxing districts.
Checking your assessment in Frederick County
Most successful appeals are won on facts, not arguments. Start with the property record card held by the Frederick County assessor: wrong square footage, an extra room, or a missing homestead exemption are common and fixable. Next, line your assessed value up against recent sales of genuinely similar homes nearby. Many disputes end at an informal conversation with the assessor's office; if yours does not, file the formal appeal with the review board named on your notice before its deadline, evidence attached, and keep paying the bill in the meantime so penalties do not build up.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Frederick County, Virginia?
The median real estate tax paid in Frederick County, Virginia is $1,807 per year, on a median home value of $355,000 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What is the effective property tax rate in Frederick County, Virginia?
On a derived basis, 0.51%: the county's median tax bill of $1,807 divided by its median home value of $355,000. Because it is calculated from two survey medians, read it as a comparison estimate rather than an official rate.
How does Frederick County compare with the rest of Virginia?
Frederick County ranks #53 of 133 Virginia counties with published data by median taxes paid. Its median bill of $1,807 is about 33% lower than the Virginia median of $2,686.
How are property taxes calculated in Frederick County, Virginia?
The assessor estimates your property's market value; exemptions (such as a homestead exemption) reduce the taxable amount; and the result is multiplied by the combined rates of the local taxing districts — county, municipality, school district and any special districts. In Frederick County, the median outcome of that process is a bill of $1,807 on a median home value of $355,000.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment in Frederick County, Virginia?
Yes — appeals are handled locally. Start with the Frederick County assessor's property record card for your home, correct any factual errors, and back your case with comparable recent sales. Formal appeals go to the review board named on your assessment notice and must be filed by its deadline, typically within 30 to 90 days.