Property Tax in Loudoun County, Virginia
In Loudoun County, Virginia, the typical homeowner pays $6,186 a year in property taxes on a home worth a median of $701,000. The figures on this page are the Census Bureau's published medians (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023), shown exactly as released.
What the Loudoun County numbers mean
A median is the middle household: half of owner-occupied households in Loudoun County pay more than $6,186, and half pay less. Your own bill is set by your home's assessed value, the exemptions you qualify for, and the local taxing districts your property sits in — so individual bills vary widely around the median.
Dividing the median tax by the median home value gives a derived effective rate of 0.88% for Loudoun County. It is an estimate built from two survey medians, not the county's official rate, but it is a fair way to compare the local tax burden with other counties where home values are very different.
Loudoun County by the numbers
| Measure | Loudoun County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes paid | $6,186 | $2,686 | $2,969 |
| Median home value | $701,000 | $360,700 | $303,400 |
| Derived effective rate* | 0.88% | 0.74% | 0.98% |
| Median tax per month | $516 | $224 | $247 |
*Estimate derived from Census medians (tax ÷ value), not an official rate.
Loudoun County at a glance
- Median tax rank in Virginia: #6 of 133 counties
- Median home value rank in Virginia: #3 of 133
- Population rank in Virginia: #4 of 133 (427,082 residents)
- Population density rank: #39 of 133 (828 people per square mile)
- Land area rank in Virginia: #20 of 133 (515 sq mi, 1.3% of the combined county land area)
- Median tax as a monthly figure: $516; per $1,000 of home value: $0.88
How Loudoun County compares
Set against its state, Loudoun County's median bill of $6,186 is about 130% higher than the Virginia median ($2,686). Against the country as a whole it is about 108% higher than the US median ($2,969). That places the county #6 of 133 Virginia counties ranked by median taxes paid.
Remember what drives the ranking: bills follow home values as much as rates. Loudoun County's median home, at $701,000, ranks #3 by value in Virginia, while its derived rate of 0.88% compares with a derived US figure of 0.98%.
Some extra context for Loudoun County: the median bill works out to about $516 a month, and the derived rate equals roughly $882 of tax per $100,000 of home value. The county is home to 427,082 people — the #4 most populous county in Virginia, spread over 515 square miles, a density of about 828 people per square mile. Its median home value, $701,000, ranks #3 among the state's 133 counties with data.
Zooming out: of 3133 counties nationwide with published Census figures, only 73 record a higher median tax bill than Loudoun County — it sits in the top 2% nationally. The county holds roughly 4.9% of Virginia's people. Its homes are worth more than the state norm (median $701,000 versus $360,700), and a decade at the derived rate of 0.88% adds up to about 8.82% of the median home's value in tax. The cheapest county in the state, Buchanan County, medians $404 — $5,782 less than Loudoun County per year.
Counties nearest Loudoun County in the Virginia ranking
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria city, VA | $6,879 | $696,800 | 0.99% |
| Fairfax city, VA | $6,392 | $677,400 | 0.94% |
| Prince William County, VA | $4,910 | $500,600 | 0.98% |
| Manassas city, VA | $4,766 | $434,700 | 1.10% |
How the tax is worked out
As an illustration of the arithmetic: at Loudoun County's derived rate of 0.88%, a home valued at $400,000 would carry a tax bill of roughly $3,528 a year. That is only an illustration using the derived rate — a real bill is computed from the property's assessed value, its exemptions, and the combined rates of its specific taxing districts, so it can be higher or lower.
The usual sequence is: the local assessor values the property; exemptions are applied; the taxable value is multiplied by the combined local rates; and the county bills and collects the tax, distributing it to the schools, municipalities and districts that levied it.
Checking your assessment in Loudoun County
Most successful appeals are won on facts, not arguments. Start with the property record card held by the Loudoun 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 Loudoun County, Virginia?
The median real estate tax paid in Loudoun County, Virginia is $6,186 per year, on a median home value of $701,000 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What is the effective property tax rate in Loudoun County, Virginia?
On a derived basis, 0.88%: the county's median tax bill of $6,186 divided by its median home value of $701,000. Because it is calculated from two survey medians, read it as a comparison estimate rather than an official rate.
How does Loudoun County compare with the rest of Virginia?
Loudoun County ranks #6 of 133 Virginia counties with published data by median taxes paid. Its median bill of $6,186 is about 130% higher than the Virginia median of $2,686.
How are property taxes calculated in Loudoun 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 Loudoun County, the median outcome of that process is a bill of $6,186 on a median home value of $701,000.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment in Loudoun County, Virginia?
Yes — appeals are handled locally. Start with the Loudoun 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.