North Carolina Property Tax Information (2012-2013)
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$1,209.00
Avg. 0.78% of home value
Tax amount varies by county
The median property tax in North Carolina is $1,209.00 per year for a home worth the median value of $155,500.00. North Carolina counties collect an average of 0.78% of a property's estimated fair market value as property tax.
North Carolina has one of the lowest median property tax rates in the United States, with only fourteen states collecting a lower median property tax than North Carolina.
North Carolina's median income is $55,928 per year - the average yearly property tax paid by North Carolina residents amounts to 2.16% of their yearly income. North Carolina is ranked 34th of the 50 states for property taxes as a percentage of median income.
The exact property tax levied depends on the county in North Carolina the property is located in. Orange County collects the highest property tax in North Carolina, levying an average of $2,829.00 (1.09%) yearly in property taxes, while Montgomery County has the lowest property tax in the state, collecting an average tax of $494.00 (0.59%) per year.
Average North Carolina Property Tax Rates
| Median Property Tax | Percentage Of Income | Percentage Of Property Value |
| $1,209 (36th of 50) | 2.16% (34th of 50) | 0.78% (31st of 50) |
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North Carolina Property Tax Calculator
While the exact property tax rate you will pay will vary by county and is set by the local property tax assessor, you can use the free North Carolina Property Tax Estimator Tool to calculate your approximate yearly property tax based on average property tax rates across North Carolina.
If you would like to get a more accurate property tax estimation, choose the county your property is located in from the list on the left. Property tax averages from this county will then be used to determine your estimated property tax.
You can choose any county from our list of North Carolina counties for detailed information on that county's property tax, including average tax amounts and a county-specific tax calculator tool.
Median Property Taxes In North Carolina By County
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