Salem city property tax
Homeowners in Salem city, Virginia typically pay about 0.90% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,316 on a median home value of $258,600.
Typical effective rate
0.90%
higher than 43% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,316
per year
Median home value
$258,600
In VA
#17
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.90% — 4% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 23% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,212 for mortgaged homes, $2,463 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 17th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 57th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Salem city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.90%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Salem city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Salem city is 0.90% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,316) divided by the median home value ($258,600) 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 Salem city?
The median owner-occupied home in Salem city is valued at $258,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,316 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,212, versus $2,463 for homes without one.
How does Salem city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Salem city's effective rate is 23% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 17th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Salem city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Arlington County | 0.91% | $8,153 |
| 15 | Buena Vista city | 0.91% | $1,421 |
| 16 | Fairfax city | 0.90% | $6,515 |
| 18 | Richmond city | 0.89% | $3,150 |
| 19 | Hopewell city | 0.86% | $1,564 |
| 20 | Roanoke County | 0.85% | $2,436 |
Official data & resources for Salem city
- Salem city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Salem city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Salem 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.