Property Tax Rate
0.49%
Very low — among cheapest
Avg Home Price
$155,000
~$63/mo in property tax
Conforming Limit
$806,500
Standard limit
Avg Insurance
0.65%/yr
$84/mo estimated
Your Loan Details
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$50K$2M
Recommended income for this home: $100,000/year
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Loan Amount: $320,000
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30-yr avg: 6.92% · 15-yr avg: 6.22%
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Texas — High (1.60%) — no income tax
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Est. annual taxes: $6,400 · $533.33/mo
Est. $200.00/mo based on 0.60% of home value
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Homeowners Association monthly dues, if any
Total Monthly Payment
$2,845.14
Estimated monthly housing cost (PITI)
Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest
$2,111.80/mo(74%)
Property Tax
$533.33/mo(19%)
Homeowners Insurance
$200.00/mo(7%)
$320,000
Loan Amount
80% LTV · 20% down
$440,249
Total Interest
Over 30yr at 6.92%
$760,249
Total Cost
Principal + all interest
15-Year vs 30-Year Comparison
| 15-Year | 30-Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly P&I | $2,738.52 | $2,111.80 |
| Total Interest | $172,934 | $440,249 |
| Total Cost | $492,934 | $760,249 |
15-year saves $267,315 in total interest
But costs $626.72 more per month
Amortization Schedule
See exactly how each payment is split between principal and interest
| Year | Principal | Interest | Balance | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1First Year | $3,301 | $22,041 | $316,699 | $83,301 |
| 2 | $3,537 | $21,805 | $313,162 | $86,838 |
| 3 | $3,790 | $21,552 | $309,373 | $90,627 |
| 4 | $4,060 | $21,281 | $305,312 | $94,688 |
| 5 | $4,350 | $20,991 | $300,962 | $99,038 |
| 6 | $4,661 | $20,681 | $296,301 | $103,699 |
| 7 | $4,994 | $20,348 | $291,307 | $108,693 |
| 8 | $5,351 | $19,991 | $285,956 | $114,044 |
| 9 | $5,733 | $19,609 | $280,223 | $119,777 |
| 10 | $6,143 | $19,199 | $274,081 | $125,919 |
| 11 | $6,581 | $18,760 | $267,499 | $132,501 |
| 12 | $7,052 | $18,290 | $260,448 | $139,552 |
| 13 | $7,555 | $17,786 | $252,892 | $147,108 |
| 14 | $8,095 | $17,247 | $244,797 | $155,203 |
| 1550% Paid | $8,673 | $16,668 | $236,124 | $163,876 |
| 16 | $9,293 | $16,049 | $226,831 | $173,169 |
| 17 | $9,957 | $15,385 | $216,874 | $183,126 |
| 18 | $10,668 | $14,674 | $206,206 | $193,794 |
| 19 | $11,430 | $13,911 | $194,776 | $205,224 |
| 20 | $12,247 | $13,095 | $182,529 | $217,471 |
| 21 | $13,122 | $12,220 | $169,408 | $230,592 |
| 22 | $14,059 | $11,283 | $155,349 | $244,651 |
| 23 | $15,063 | $10,278 | $140,286 | $259,714 |
| 24 | $16,139 | $9,202 | $124,146 | $275,854 |
| 25 | $17,292 | $8,049 | $106,854 | $293,146 |
| 26 | $18,528 | $6,814 | $88,326 | $311,674 |
| 27 | $19,851 | $5,490 | $68,475 | $331,525 |
| 28 | $21,269 | $4,072 | $47,206 | $352,794 |
| 29 | $22,789 | $2,553 | $24,417 | $375,583 |
| 30 | $24,417 | $925 | $0 | $400,000 |
How Much House Can I Afford?
The 28/36 rule — used by most lenders to approve mortgages
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Annual: $99,996
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Car, student loans, credit cards
With $8,333/month income, you can afford:
28% Rule — Max housing payment
$2,333.24/mo
Lenders prefer under 28% of gross income
36% Rule — Available after debts
$2,999.88/mo
Total DTI including other debts
Estimated home price (20% down, 6.92% rate)
$331,457
Property Tax Rates by State 2026
Annual rate as % of home value · Source: Census Bureau, Tax Foundation
| State | Rate | Annual Tax on $400K | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2.23% | $8,920 | #1 |
| Illinois | 2.08% | $8,320 | #2 |
| Connecticut | 1.79% | $7,160 | #3 |
| New Hampshire | 1.77% | $7,080 | #4 |
| Vermont | 1.74% | $6,960 | #5 |
| Texas | 1.60% | $6,400 | #6 |
| Wisconsin | 1.55% | $6,200 | #7 |
| Nebraska | 1.45% | $5,800 | #8 |
| New York | 1.45% | $5,800 | #9 |
| Ohio | 1.40% | $5,600 | #10 |
| Iowa | 1.37% | $5,480 | #11 |
| Michigan | 1.36% | $5,440 | #12 |
| Pennsylvania | 1.35% | $5,400 | #13 |
| Rhode Island | 1.31% | $5,240 | #14 |
| Kansas | 1.22% | $4,880 | #15 |
| Maine | 1.09% | $4,360 | #16 |
| Massachusetts | 1.04% | $4,160 | #17 |
| Minnesota | 1.01% | $4,040 | #18 |
| South Dakota | 1.01% | $4,040 | #19 |
| Maryland | 0.99% | $3,960 | #20 |
| Alaska | 0.92% | $3,680 | #21 |
| Missouri | 0.88% | $3,520 | #22 |
| Oklahoma | 0.85% | $3,400 | #23 |
| Florida | 0.83% | $3,320 | #24 |
| Georgia | 0.83% | $3,320 | #25 |
| Washington | 0.83% | $3,320 | #26 |
| North Dakota | 0.82% | $3,280 | #27 |
| Oregon | 0.82% | $3,280 | #28 |
| Virginia | 0.82% | $3,280 | #29 |
| North Carolina | 0.77% | $3,080 | #30 |
| California | 0.75% | $3,000 | #31 |
| Indiana | 0.74% | $2,960 | #32 |
| Montana | 0.74% | $2,960 | #33 |
| Kentucky | 0.72% | $2,880 | #34 |
| Mississippi | 0.63% | $2,520 | #35 |
| New Mexico | 0.62% | $2,480 | #36 |
| Tennessee | 0.60% | $2,400 | #37 |
| Idaho | 0.58% | $2,320 | #38 |
| Arkansas | 0.57% | $2,280 | #39 |
| Delaware | 0.57% | $2,280 | #40 |
| Wyoming | 0.57% | $2,280 | #41 |
| Washington DC | 0.56% | $2,240 | #42 |
| Louisiana | 0.53% | $2,120 | #43 |
| Utah | 0.52% | $2,080 | #44 |
| Arizona | 0.51% | $2,040 | #45 |
| South Carolina | 0.51% | $2,040 | #46 |
| Colorado | 0.49% | $1,960 | #47 |
| West Virginia | 0.49% | $1,960 | #48 |
| Nevada | 0.47% | $1,880 | #49 |
| Alabama | 0.38% | $1,520 | #50 |
| Hawaii | 0.28% | $1,120 | #51 |
Rates shown are effective rates (median taxes paid / median home value). Actual rates vary by county. Source: 2024 ACS data.
Property Tax Details
West Virginia Property Tax Guide
Property Tax Overview
West Virginia has very low property taxes at 0.49%. Residential property assessed at 60% of market value. Homestead exemption of $20,000 for owner-occupied. Among the most affordable states for homeownership overall.
Annual Tax
$760
on avg home
Monthly
$63
added to payment
Major Cities
Charleston
Median $175,000
0.52%
prop. tax
Huntington
Median $125,000
0.50%
prop. tax
Morgantown
Median $245,000
0.50%
prop. tax
First-Time Buyer Programs
West Virginia Housing Development Fund (WVHDF) offers the Homeownership Program and Movin' Up program for repeat buyers.
Average HOA: $55/month — factor this into your total housing budget when comparing properties.
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