Monongalia County, WV Property Tax Calculator
Monongalia County homeowners pay a median $1,248 a year in property tax, 0.47% of a median $267,700 home: below West Virginia's 0.53% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Monongalia County by home value, at 0.47%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $932 | $78 |
| $300,000 | $1,398 | $117 |
| $400,000 | $1,864 | $155 |
| $500,000 | $2,330 | $194 |
| $750,000 | $3,495 | $291 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,660 | $388 |
Monongalia County against West Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongalia County | 0.47% | $1,248 | $267,700 | $65,346 |
| 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 Monongalia 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.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Monongalia County?
The effective rate is 0.47%: a median $1,248 a year on a median $267,700 home. That's the 11th highest of the 11 West Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Monongalia County?
About $1,864 a year, $155 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Monongalia 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 Monongalia 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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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.