Virginia

Financial data for local governments across Virginia

38 Cities
95 Counties
189 Towns
455 CDPs

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.

Current source-backed tax context for Virginia.

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
VA state individual income tax Virginia individual income tax uses graduated statutory rates of 2%, 3%, 5%, and a top rate of 5.75%. Code of Virginia 58.1-320 current as of April 8, 2026. Rate missing Code of Virginia 58.1-320
VA sales and use tax (state base) Virginia general sales tax is 5.3% in most localities, with higher combined rates in designated regions and localities. Current Virginia Tax retail sales and use tax guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). Rate missing Virginia retail sales and use tax
VA property tax policy (local administration) Virginia personal property and real estate taxes are local taxes administered by cities, counties, and towns. Current Virginia Tax property-tax guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). Needs review Virginia property tax and real estate tax questions
VA vehicle-owner fees Official DMV and local-tax sources are identified, but local vehicle personal property tax can be material and depends on assessed vehicle value, garage locality, local rate, relief, and vehicle facts; not included in residence-only estimates. DMV 201 dated May 27, 2026; local personal-property tax rates vary by locality. Deferred VA DMV all-fees schedule; VA DMV vehicle taxes and fees; Virginia Tax property tax questions; Fairfax County vehicle tax rate
VA recordation and grantor taxes Virginia state recordation and grantor tax statutes can apply to deeds, but liability depends on transaction facts and locality or regional add-ons may apply; not included in residence-only estimates. Current Code of Virginia sections captured June 29, 2026. Deferred Virginia state recordation tax statute; Virginia grantor tax statute

Demographics

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)

8,657,499 Population
$90,974 Median Household Income
$360,700 Median Home Value
38.8 Median Age
9.9% Poverty Rate
4.3% Unemployment Rate
67.2% Homeownership Rate
41.5% Bachelor's+ Rate

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