North Carolina property tax calculator
Estimate your North Carolina property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.66%, #33 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
North Carolina property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance County | 0.66% | $1,494 | $241,500 |
| Alexander County | 0.59% | $1,269 | $211,800 |
| Alleghany County | 0.57% | $1,217 | $214,800 |
| Anson County | 0.68% | $1,141 | $148,600 |
| Ashe County | 0.46% | $1,190 | $243,100 |
| Avery County | 0.37% | $1,010 | $265,800 |
| Beaufort County | 0.58% | $1,300 | $192,700 |
| Bertie County | 0.62% | $778 | $98,500 |
| Bladen County | 0.74% | $1,227 | $135,100 |
| Brunswick County | 0.52% | $1,890 | $349,800 |
| Buncombe County | 0.57% | $2,222 | $391,800 |
| Burke County | 0.61% | $1,253 | $185,400 |
| Cabarrus County | 0.74% | $2,586 | $354,800 |
| Caldwell County | 0.61% | $1,150 | $192,200 |
| Camden County | 0.51% | $1,952 | $337,100 |
| Carteret County | 0.44% | $1,423 | $333,300 |
| Caswell County | 0.67% | $1,140 | $164,500 |
| Catawba County | 0.59% | $1,407 | $241,600 |
| Chatham County | 0.62% | $2,847 | $446,200 |
| Cherokee County | 0.45% | $1,064 | $232,300 |
| Chowan County | 0.63% | $1,677 | $235,800 |
| Clay County | 0.46% | $1,186 | $278,400 |
| Cleveland County | 0.64% | $1,286 | $200,000 |
| Columbus County | 0.73% | $1,120 | $146,000 |
| Craven County | 0.65% | $1,450 | $231,600 |
| Cumberland County | 0.87% | $1,850 | $199,200 |
| Currituck County | 0.47% | $1,760 | $378,800 |
| Dare County | 0.51% | $2,391 | $460,400 |
| Davidson County | 0.55% | $1,320 | $219,100 |
| Davie County | 0.61% | $1,595 | $253,900 |
| Duplin County | 0.68% | $950 | $137,400 |
| Durham County | 0.81% | $3,092 | $389,400 |
| Edgecombe County | 0.88% | $1,306 | $125,100 |
| Forsyth County | 0.80% | $1,984 | $250,400 |
| Franklin County | 0.70% | $1,834 | $284,300 |
| Gaston County | 0.77% | $1,982 | $266,000 |
| Gates County | 0.58% | $1,296 | $170,800 |
| Graham County | 0.49% | $979 | $170,600 |
| Granville County | 0.61% | $1,664 | $247,700 |
| Greene County | 0.78% | $1,041 | $117,400 |
| Guilford County | 0.83% | $2,174 | $259,900 |
| Halifax County | 0.90% | $1,216 | $106,200 |
| Harnett County | 0.68% | $1,689 | $246,200 |
| Haywood County | 0.53% | $1,583 | $279,200 |
| Henderson County | 0.49% | $1,810 | $351,400 |
| Hertford County | 0.86% | $1,168 | $119,200 |
| Hoke County | 0.57% | $1,465 | $219,300 |
| Hyde County | 0.62% | $975 | $124,000 |
| Iredell County | 0.58% | $1,952 | $321,400 |
| Jackson County | 0.31% | $976 | $284,700 |
| Johnston County | 0.64% | $1,908 | $305,600 |
| Jones County | 0.69% | $964 | $130,300 |
| Lee County | 0.76% | $1,785 | $240,200 |
| Lenoir County | 0.74% | $1,015 | $120,500 |
| Lincoln County | 0.61% | $1,856 | $321,000 |
| Macon County | 0.39% | $1,074 | $251,900 |
| Madison County | 0.48% | $1,362 | $284,600 |
| Martin County | 0.94% | $1,168 | $109,700 |
| McDowell County | 0.49% | $911 | $171,100 |
| Mecklenburg County | 0.69% | $2,890 | $406,800 |
| Mitchell County | 0.54% | $1,141 | $220,100 |
| Montgomery County | 0.58% | $1,037 | $161,700 |
| Moore County | 0.57% | $1,849 | $351,400 |
| Nash County | 0.66% | $1,362 | $191,000 |
| New Hanover County | 0.55% | $2,105 | $387,800 |
| Northampton County | 0.78% | $1,239 | $114,500 |
| Onslow County | 0.64% | $1,502 | $236,400 |
| Orange County | 0.96% | $4,162 | $459,500 |
| Pamlico County | 0.59% | $1,218 | $216,800 |
| Pasquotank County | 0.64% | $1,573 | $234,600 |
| Pender County | 0.55% | $1,883 | $299,000 |
| Perquimans County | 0.59% | $1,375 | $231,700 |
| Person County | 0.68% | $1,328 | $213,900 |
| Pitt County | 0.81% | $1,734 | $208,900 |
| Polk County | 0.50% | $1,697 | $315,000 |
| Randolph County | 0.67% | $1,324 | $197,100 |
| Richmond County | 0.78% | $1,138 | $127,800 |
| Robeson County | 0.80% | $820 | $94,500 |
| Rockingham County | 0.75% | $1,258 | $168,600 |
| Rowan County | 0.67% | $1,554 | $238,400 |
| Rutherford County | 0.62% | $1,178 | $201,800 |
| Sampson County | 0.75% | $1,130 | $150,700 |
| Scotland County | 0.67% | $1,068 | $114,900 |
| Stanly County | 0.57% | $1,385 | $242,400 |
| Stokes County | 0.59% | $1,179 | $196,700 |
| Surry County | 0.59% | $1,071 | $177,600 |
| Swain County | 0.22% | $859 | $207,000 |
| Transylvania County | 0.46% | $1,674 | $373,600 |
| Tyrrell County | 0.63% | $1,331 | $164,500 |
| Union County | 0.57% | $2,396 | $417,300 |
| Vance County | 0.65% | $1,256 | $161,500 |
| Wake County | 0.69% | $3,260 | $461,300 |
| Warren County | 0.66% | $1,093 | $154,200 |
| Washington County | 0.93% | $1,252 | $125,900 |
| Watauga County | 0.42% | $1,386 | $358,900 |
| Wayne County | 0.73% | $1,249 | $178,700 |
| Wilkes County | 0.57% | $1,002 | $168,800 |
| Wilson County | 0.80% | $1,471 | $186,000 |
| Yadkin County | 0.59% | $1,220 | $181,200 |
| Yancey County | 0.45% | $1,157 | $243,100 |
North Carolina property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in North Carolina?
North Carolina's average effective property tax rate is 0.66% of home value, which ranks #33 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in North Carolina?
At the North Carolina average of 0.66%, about $2,640 a year. By county it ranges from about $880 in Swain County (0.22%) to about $3,840 in Orange County (0.96%).
Which North Carolina county has the highest property tax rate?
Orange County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 0.96%. Swain County has the lowest at 0.22%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my North Carolina property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in North Carolina? See the North Carolina county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.