Falls Church city property tax
Homeowners in Falls Church city, Virginia typically pay about 0.95% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $10,001 on a median home value of $1,055,600.
Typical effective rate
0.95%
higher than 40% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$10,001
per year
Median home value
$1,055,600
In VA
#9
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.95% — 1% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 30% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $10,001 for mortgaged homes, $10,001 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 9th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 60th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Falls Church city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.95%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Falls Church city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Falls Church city is 0.95% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($10,001) divided by the median home value ($1,055,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Falls Church city?
The median owner-occupied home in Falls Church city is valued at $1,055,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $10,001 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $10,001, versus $10,001 for homes without one.
How does Falls Church city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Falls Church city's effective rate is 30% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 9th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Falls Church city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Norfolk city | 1.00% | $2,890 |
| 7 | Roanoke city | 0.99% | $1,893 |
| 8 | Alexandria city | 0.96% | $7,024 |
| 10 | Hampton city | 0.95% | $2,327 |
| 11 | Prince William County | 0.94% | $4,999 |
| 12 | Suffolk city | 0.93% | $3,229 |
Official data & resources for Falls Church city
- Falls Church city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Falls Church city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Falls Church city — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.