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North Carolina property tax: Census indicators

The 2020-2024 American Community Survey reports median yearly real estate taxes of $1,896 and median home value of $288,900 for owner-occupied homes in North Carolina. Their ratio is 0.66 %, 30 % below the national ratio.

Census ratio0.66 %U.S. 0.94 %
Median yearly tax$1,896U.S. $3,119
Median home value$288,900U.S. $332,700
Rank (1 = highest)36 of 51by ratio of medians

Historical Census medians in North Carolina

Owner-occupied housing measure2020-2024 ACS
Median yearly real estate taxes paid$1,896
Median home value$288,900
Ratio of the two medians0.66 %

This table describes survey respondents, not tax on a purchase price. Use an assessor-confirmed yearly bill or estimate in the rental property calculator or cap rate calculator.

North Carolina Census property tax indicators by county

100 counties, highest ratio first. Highest: Halifax County (1.15 %). Lowest: Jackson County (0.34 %).

CountyCensus ratioMedian taxMedian home value
Halifax County1.15 %$1,216$106,200
Northampton County1.08 %$1,239$114,500
Martin County1.06 %$1,168$109,700
Edgecombe County1.04 %$1,306$125,100
Washington County0.99 %$1,252$125,900
Hertford County0.98 %$1,168$119,200
Cumberland County0.93 %$1,850$199,200
Scotland County0.93 %$1,068$114,900
Bladen County0.91 %$1,227$135,100
Orange County0.91 %$4,162$459,500
Greene County0.89 %$1,041$117,400
Richmond County0.89 %$1,138$127,800
Robeson County0.87 %$820$94,500
Guilford County0.84 %$2,174$259,900
Lenoir County0.84 %$1,015$120,500
Pitt County0.83 %$1,734$208,900
Tyrrell County0.81 %$1,331$164,500
Bertie County0.79 %$778$98,500
Durham County0.79 %$3,092$389,400
Forsyth County0.79 %$1,984$250,400
Hyde County0.79 %$975$124,000
Wilson County0.79 %$1,471$186,000
Vance County0.78 %$1,256$161,500
Anson County0.77 %$1,141$148,600
Columbus County0.77 %$1,120$146,000
Gates County0.76 %$1,296$170,800
Gaston County0.75 %$1,982$266,000
Rockingham County0.75 %$1,258$168,600
Sampson County0.75 %$1,130$150,700
Jones County0.74 %$964$130,300
Lee County0.74 %$1,785$240,200
Cabarrus County0.73 %$2,586$354,800
Chowan County0.71 %$1,677$235,800
Mecklenburg County0.71 %$2,890$406,800
Nash County0.71 %$1,362$191,000
Wake County0.71 %$3,260$461,300
Warren County0.71 %$1,093$154,200
Wayne County0.70 %$1,249$178,700
Caswell County0.69 %$1,140$164,500
Duplin County0.69 %$950$137,400
Harnett County0.69 %$1,689$246,200
Burke County0.68 %$1,253$185,400
Beaufort County0.67 %$1,300$192,700
Granville County0.67 %$1,664$247,700
Hoke County0.67 %$1,465$219,300
Pasquotank County0.67 %$1,573$234,600
Randolph County0.67 %$1,324$197,100
Yadkin County0.67 %$1,220$181,200
Franklin County0.65 %$1,834$284,300
Rowan County0.65 %$1,554$238,400
Chatham County0.64 %$2,847$446,200
Cleveland County0.64 %$1,286$200,000
Montgomery County0.64 %$1,037$161,700
Onslow County0.64 %$1,502$236,400
Craven County0.63 %$1,450$231,600
Davie County0.63 %$1,595$253,900
Pender County0.63 %$1,883$299,000
Alamance County0.62 %$1,494$241,500
Johnston County0.62 %$1,908$305,600
Person County0.62 %$1,328$213,900
Iredell County0.61 %$1,952$321,400
Alexander County0.60 %$1,269$211,800
Caldwell County0.60 %$1,150$192,200
Davidson County0.60 %$1,320$219,100
Stokes County0.60 %$1,179$196,700
Surry County0.60 %$1,071$177,600
Perquimans County0.59 %$1,375$231,700
Wilkes County0.59 %$1,002$168,800
Camden County0.58 %$1,952$337,100
Catawba County0.58 %$1,407$241,600
Lincoln County0.58 %$1,856$321,000
Rutherford County0.58 %$1,178$201,800
Alleghany County0.57 %$1,217$214,800
Buncombe County0.57 %$2,222$391,800
Graham County0.57 %$979$170,600
Haywood County0.57 %$1,583$279,200
Stanly County0.57 %$1,385$242,400
Union County0.57 %$2,396$417,300
Pamlico County0.56 %$1,218$216,800
Brunswick County0.54 %$1,890$349,800
New Hanover County0.54 %$2,105$387,800
Polk County0.54 %$1,697$315,000
McDowell County0.53 %$911$171,100
Moore County0.53 %$1,849$351,400
Dare County0.52 %$2,391$460,400
Henderson County0.52 %$1,810$351,400
Mitchell County0.52 %$1,141$220,100
Ashe County0.49 %$1,190$243,100
Madison County0.48 %$1,362$284,600
Yancey County0.48 %$1,157$243,100
Cherokee County0.46 %$1,064$232,300
Currituck County0.46 %$1,760$378,800
Transylvania County0.45 %$1,674$373,600
Carteret County0.43 %$1,423$333,300
Clay County0.43 %$1,186$278,400
Macon County0.43 %$1,074$251,900
Swain County0.41 %$859$207,000
Watauga County0.39 %$1,386$358,900
Avery County0.38 %$1,010$265,800
Jackson County0.34 %$976$284,700

Questions

What does the North Carolina Census property tax indicator mean?

It is 0.66 %: median yearly real estate taxes ($1,896) divided by median home value ($288,900) for owner-occupied homes in the 2020-2024 ACS. It is 30 % below the national ratio and ranks 36th among the 50 states and DC. It is not a current tax rate.

Which county in North Carolina has the highest Census ratio?

Halifax County, at 1.15 % (median bill $1,216). The lowest is Jackson County, at 0.34 %. These are ratios of survey medians, not applicable county tax rates.

Can this predict tax on a $300,000 rental in North Carolina?

No. A ratio of two survey medians is not a parcel tax rate or the median of individual rates. Ask the property assessor or tax collector for an assessment using the property address, purchase circumstances, exemptions and local levies.

About the data

Census indicator = median real estate taxes paid / median home value for owner-occupied homes. The ratio of two medians is not the median of individual property tax rates. The 2020-2024 survey is historical, excludes rental housing from these measures and carries sampling uncertainty, especially in small counties. It does not provide current levies, reassessment values or a bill for a specific parcel.

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Last updated November 7, 2026.