Suffolk city property tax
Homeowners in Suffolk city, Virginia typically pay about 0.93% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,229 on a median home value of $347,400.
Typical effective rate
0.93%
higher than 41% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,229
per year
Median home value
$347,400
In VA
#12
of 133 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.93% — 1% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 28% higher than the Virginia median of 0.73%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,281 for mortgaged homes, $3,092 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 12th highest effective rate of 133 ranked Virginia counties; nationally it sits around the 59th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Suffolk city
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.93%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Suffolk city, VA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Suffolk city is 0.93% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,229) divided by the median home value ($347,400) 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 Suffolk city?
The median owner-occupied home in Suffolk city is valued at $347,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,229 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,281, versus $3,092 for homes without one.
How does Suffolk city compare to the rest of Virginia?
Suffolk city's effective rate is 28% higher than the Virginia median, ranking 12th of 133 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Virginia counties
Counties ranked closest to Suffolk city by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Virginia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Falls Church city | 0.95% | $10,001 |
| 10 | Hampton city | 0.95% | $2,327 |
| 11 | Prince William County | 0.94% | $4,999 |
| 13 | Poquoson city | 0.92% | $3,690 |
| 14 | Arlington County | 0.91% | $8,153 |
| 15 | Buena Vista city | 0.91% | $1,421 |
Official data & resources for Suffolk city
- Suffolk city Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Suffolk city — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Suffolk 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.