Salem city property tax, in one number.
The typical Salem city homeowner pays $2,316 a year on a $258,600 home. That's above the Virginia rate (0.73%) and below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- 16th highest rate in Virginia.Out of 132 Virginia counties with full data. Nationally, the rate is higher than in 57% of U.S. counties.
- Owners without a mortgage pay more.Homes owned outright paid a median $2,463, versus $2,212 for homes with a mortgage.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 3.5% of the median household income of $66,725.
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Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Neighboring counties
Largest Virginia counties
| County | Median tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | $7,368 | 1.01% |
| Prince William County | $4,999 | 0.94% |
| Salem city | $2,316 | 0.90% |
| Loudoun County | $6,325 | 0.85% |
| Virginia Beach city | $3,061 | 0.80% |
| Virginia | $2,790 | 0.73% |
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Effective property tax rates in and around Salem city.
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Salem city?
The effective rate is about 0.90%. The median homeowner pays $2,316 a year on a home worth a median $258,600 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Salem city?
About $2,250 a year, or roughly $188 a month, at Salem city's average effective rate of 0.90%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the city or county commissioner of the revenue, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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