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North Carolina Property Tax Estimator
Estimate property tax for any county in North Carolina, based on median effective rates from the US Census Bureau. Covers 100 counties.
Lowest county rate
0.22%
Swain County
Highest county rate
0.96%
Orange County
Counties covered
100
Data vintage
2024
Alamance County median effective rate0.66%
County median tax paid (2024)$1,494
Rates updated for June 2026
Estimated property tax for a $300,000 home in Alamance County
Estimated annual
$1,980
Estimated monthly
$165
This is an estimate based on the county median effective rate, not a precise tax bill. Your actual property tax depends on your home's assessed value, local mill rate, and any exemptions you qualify for.
This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified June 2026.
Verify rates on Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle FrittsNorth Carolina property tax rates by county
Sorted highest to lowest median effective rate. Source: Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts.
| County | Median tax paid | Median effective rate | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County | $4,162 | 0.96% | -1.6% |
| Martin County | $1,168 | 0.94% | -3.7% |
| Washington County | $1,252 | 0.93% | +1.0% |
| Halifax County | $1,216 | 0.90% | +1.4% |
| Edgecombe County | $1,306 | 0.88% | -1.2% |
| Cumberland County | $1,850 | 0.87% | -1.6% |
| Hertford County | $1,168 | 0.86% | +4.6% |
| Guilford County | $2,174 | 0.83% | +1.6% |
| Durham County | $3,092 | 0.81% | +1.6% |
| Pitt County | $1,734 | 0.81% | +2.0% |
| Forsyth County | $1,984 | 0.80% | -0.5% |
| Robeson County | $820 | 0.80% | -0.4% |
| Wilson County | $1,471 | 0.80% | -0.1% |
| Greene County | $1,041 | 0.78% | +2.0% |
| Northampton County | $1,239 | 0.78% | -2.4% |
| Richmond County | $1,138 | 0.78% | -1.6% |
| Gaston County | $1,982 | 0.77% | +2.7% |
| Lee County | $1,785 | 0.76% | +1.4% |
| Rockingham County | $1,258 | 0.75% | -0.8% |
| Sampson County | $1,130 | 0.75% | +4.3% |
| Bladen County | $1,227 | 0.74% | +4.7% |
| Cabarrus County | $2,586 | 0.74% | +3.3% |
| Lenoir County | $1,015 | 0.74% | 0.0% |
| Columbus County | $1,120 | 0.73% | -3.0% |
| Wayne County | $1,249 | 0.73% | +0.1% |
| Franklin County | $1,834 | 0.70% | +2.7% |
| Jones County | $964 | 0.69% | +1.0% |
| Mecklenburg County | $2,890 | 0.69% | +0.8% |
| Wake County | $3,260 | 0.69% | +4.6% |
| Anson County | $1,141 | 0.68% | -0.6% |
| Duplin County | $950 | 0.68% | +1.0% |
| Harnett County | $1,689 | 0.68% | -0.2% |
| Person County | $1,328 | 0.68% | 0.0% |
| Caswell County | $1,140 | 0.67% | +8.1% |
| Randolph County | $1,324 | 0.67% | +3.9% |
| Rowan County | $1,554 | 0.67% | +6.8% |
| Scotland County | $1,068 | 0.67% | +3.7% |
| Alamance County | $1,494 | 0.66% | +0.6% |
| Nash County | $1,362 | 0.66% | +0.1% |
| Warren County | $1,093 | 0.66% | +0.1% |
| Craven County | $1,450 | 0.65% | +2.5% |
| Vance County | $1,256 | 0.65% | +3.3% |
| Cleveland County | $1,286 | 0.64% | +0.6% |
| Johnston County | $1,908 | 0.64% | +0.6% |
| Onslow County | $1,502 | 0.64% | +1.8% |
| Pasquotank County | $1,573 | 0.64% | -1.4% |
| Chowan County | $1,677 | 0.63% | +15.9% |
| Tyrrell County | $1,331 | 0.63% | +4.7% |
| Bertie County | $778 | 0.62% | -1.2% |
| Chatham County | $2,847 | 0.62% | +3.4% |
| Hyde County | $975 | 0.62% | +25.6% |
| Rutherford County | $1,178 | 0.62% | +8.5% |
| Burke County | $1,253 | 0.61% | +2.1% |
| Caldwell County | $1,150 | 0.61% | +0.3% |
| Davie County | $1,595 | 0.61% | -1.5% |
| Granville County | $1,664 | 0.61% | -4.7% |
| Lincoln County | $1,856 | 0.61% | +8.5% |
| Alexander County | $1,269 | 0.59% | +2.7% |
| Catawba County | $1,407 | 0.59% | +3.5% |
| Pamlico County | $1,218 | 0.59% | -6.0% |
| Perquimans County | $1,375 | 0.59% | +1.4% |
| Stokes County | $1,179 | 0.59% | -1.2% |
| Surry County | $1,071 | 0.59% | +0.6% |
| Yadkin County | $1,220 | 0.59% | -2.2% |
| Beaufort County | $1,300 | 0.58% | -1.2% |
| Gates County | $1,296 | 0.58% | -1.2% |
| Iredell County | $1,952 | 0.58% | +2.7% |
| Montgomery County | $1,037 | 0.58% | -4.8% |
| Alleghany County | $1,217 | 0.57% | -1.8% |
| Buncombe County | $2,222 | 0.57% | -0.3% |
| Hoke County | $1,465 | 0.57% | +4.7% |
| Moore County | $1,849 | 0.57% | +0.5% |
| Stanly County | $1,385 | 0.57% | +0.7% |
| Union County | $2,396 | 0.57% | +1.1% |
| Wilkes County | $1,002 | 0.57% | -3.1% |
| Davidson County | $1,320 | 0.55% | +1.5% |
| New Hanover County | $2,105 | 0.55% | -1.6% |
| Pender County | $1,883 | 0.55% | -1.7% |
| Mitchell County | $1,141 | 0.54% | +9.2% |
| Haywood County | $1,583 | 0.53% | +0.2% |
| Brunswick County | $1,890 | 0.52% | +2.5% |
| Camden County | $1,952 | 0.51% | +6.1% |
| Dare County | $2,391 | 0.51% | +3.3% |
| Polk County | $1,697 | 0.50% | +1.2% |
| Graham County | $979 | 0.49% | +12.8% |
| Henderson County | $1,810 | 0.49% | +5.3% |
| McDowell County | $911 | 0.49% | +1.5% |
| Madison County | $1,362 | 0.48% | +1.1% |
| Currituck County | $1,760 | 0.47% | +6.7% |
| Ashe County | $1,190 | 0.46% | +1.6% |
| Clay County | $1,186 | 0.46% | -3.2% |
| Transylvania County | $1,674 | 0.46% | +5.5% |
| Cherokee County | $1,064 | 0.45% | -1.2% |
| Yancey County | $1,157 | 0.45% | +6.1% |
| Carteret County | $1,423 | 0.44% | +0.8% |
| Watauga County | $1,386 | 0.42% | +0.8% |
| Macon County | $1,074 | 0.39% | +6.4% |
| Avery County | $1,010 | 0.37% | +1.4% |
| Jackson County | $976 | 0.31% | +0.9% |
| Swain County | $859 | 0.22% | -1.3% |
Median effective rate = total real estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, for owner-occupied housing (2024 American Community Survey). YoY change is the inflation-adjusted change in taxes paid, 2023–2024. "N/A" indicates the Census Bureau's sample size was too small for a reliable county-level estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in North Carolina?
North Carolina's effective property tax rate varies significantly by county — from about 0.22% in Swain County to about 0.96% in Orange County. This is based on the median amount homeowners actually pay relative to their home's value (US Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey), not a single statutory rate. Select your county above to see its specific median rate.
What county has the highest property tax rate in North Carolina?
Orange County has the highest median effective property tax rate in North Carolina, at approximately 0.96%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.96% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
What county has the lowest property tax rate in North Carolina?
Swain County has the lowest median effective property tax rate in North Carolina, at approximately 0.22%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.22% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
Why is this an estimate and not my exact property tax bill?
Property tax in North Carolina, like everywhere in the US, is calculated using your home's assessed value and the local mill rate set by your county, city, and school district — not a flat statewide percentage. Our estimator uses the county median effective rate (what a typical homeowner actually pays, relative to home value) to give you a reasonable estimate. Your actual bill depends on your specific assessment and any exemptions you qualify for.