| County | Median Property Taxes ↓ | With Mortgage | Without Mortgage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County | $4,105 | $4,224 | $3,937 |
| Wake County | $3,023 | $3,038 | $2,983 |
| Durham County | $2,951 | $2,939 | $2,992 |
| Mecklenburg County | $2,780 | $2,793 | $2,733 |
| Chatham County | $2,671 | $2,813 | $2,437 |
| Cabarrus County | $2,429 | $2,614 | $1,938 |
| Union County | $2,298 | $2,402 | $1,998 |
| Dare County | $2,245 | $2,244 | $2,245 |
| Buncombe County | $2,163 | $2,272 | $1,969 |
| Guilford County | $2,075 | $2,186 | $1,857 |
| New Hanover County | $2,075 | $2,093 | $2,033 |
| Forsyth County | $1,934 | $1,988 | $1,821 |
| Gaston County | $1,872 | $2,095 | $1,492 |
| Pender County | $1,858 | $2,105 | $1,395 |
| Iredell County | $1,843 | $2,124 | $1,403 |
| Johnston County | $1,840 | $1,990 | $1,416 |
| Cumberland County | $1,823 | $1,958 | $1,545 |
| Brunswick County | $1,789 | $1,828 | $1,712 |
| Camden County | $1,784 | $1,782 | $1,788 |
| Moore County | $1,784 | $1,857 | $1,593 |
| Franklin County | $1,732 | $1,928 | $1,312 |
| Lee County | $1,707 | $1,863 | $1,476 |
| Granville County | $1,694 | $1,910 | $1,386 |
| Henderson County | $1,667 | $1,682 | $1,639 |
| Lincoln County | $1,660 | $1,798 | $1,437 |
| Pitt County | $1,649 | $1,761 | $1,399 |
| Harnett County | $1,642 | $1,796 | $1,275 |
| Polk County | $1,627 | $1,677 | $1,567 |
| Currituck County | $1,600 | $1,687 | $1,351 |
| Davie County | $1,570 | $1,605 | $1,518 |
| Pasquotank County | $1,547 | $1,601 | $1,456 |
| Transylvania County | $1,539 | $1,622 | $1,468 |
| Haywood County | $1,532 | $1,543 | $1,518 |
| Alamance County | $1,440 | $1,501 | $1,331 |
| Onslow County | $1,431 | $1,451 | $1,358 |
| Wilson County | $1,428 | $1,677 | $1,166 |
| Rowan County | $1,411 | $1,555 | $1,223 |
| Chowan County | $1,403 | $1,510 | $1,103 |
| Craven County | $1,372 | $1,434 | $1,275 |
| Carteret County | $1,369 | $1,417 | $1,294 |
| Hoke County | $1,357 | $1,527 | $876 |
| Watauga County | $1,334 | $1,446 | $1,166 |
| Stanly County | $1,334 | $1,451 | $1,179 |
| Nash County | $1,320 | $1,489 | $1,024 |
| Catawba County | $1,319 | $1,382 | $1,187 |
| Perquimans County | $1,316 | $1,488 | $945 |
| Madison County | $1,307 | $1,412 | $1,207 |
| Person County | $1,288 | $1,300 | $1,246 |
| Edgecombe County | $1,282 | $1,397 | $1,168 |
| Beaufort County | $1,277 | $1,539 | $1,002 |
| Gates County | $1,273 | $1,428 | $1,118 |
| Davidson County | $1,262 | $1,363 | $1,109 |
| Pamlico County | $1,257 | $1,389 | $1,149 |
| Cleveland County | $1,240 | $1,383 | $1,060 |
| Randolph County | $1,236 | $1,331 | $1,087 |
| Tyrrell County | $1,233 | $1,588 | $907 |
| Northampton County | $1,232 | $1,396 | $1,066 |
| Rockingham County | $1,230 | $1,358 | $1,071 |
| Wayne County | $1,210 | $1,373 | $935 |
| Yadkin County | $1,210 | $1,318 | $1,043 |
| Alleghany County | $1,202 | $1,276 | $1,085 |
| Washington County | $1,202 | $1,363 | $973 |
| Alexander County | $1,199 | $1,269 | $1,120 |
| Burke County | $1,191 | $1,326 | $1,010 |
| Clay County | $1,188 | $1,138 | $1,225 |
| Vance County | $1,179 | $1,240 | $1,113 |
| Martin County | $1,176 | $1,361 | $1,022 |
| Halifax County | $1,163 | $1,325 | $995 |
| Stokes County | $1,158 | $1,252 | $1,038 |
| Bladen County | $1,137 | $1,328 | $1,051 |
| Ashe County | $1,136 | $1,153 | $1,121 |
| Richmond County | $1,122 | $1,287 | $890 |
| Columbus County | $1,120 | $1,357 | $956 |
| Anson County | $1,113 | $1,219 | $1,002 |
| Caldwell County | $1,112 | $1,268 | $920 |
| Hertford County | $1,083 | $1,303 | $897 |
| Warren County | $1,059 | $1,226 | $950 |
| Yancey County | $1,058 | $1,192 | $943 |
| Montgomery County | $1,057 | $1,230 | $815 |
| Rutherford County | $1,053 | $1,162 | $941 |
| Sampson County | $1,051 | $1,314 | $887 |
| Cherokee County | $1,045 | $1,161 | $960 |
| Surry County | $1,033 | $1,152 | $926 |
| Caswell County | $1,023 | $1,041 | $1,004 |
| Mitchell County | $1,014 | $1,142 | $937 |
| Wilkes County | $1,003 | $1,137 | $901 |
| Scotland County | $999 | $1,284 | $841 |
| Greene County | $990 | $1,021 | $970 |
| Lenoir County | $985 | $1,179 | $826 |
| Macon County | $979 | $1,049 | $922 |
| Avery County | $966 | $1,166 | $831 |
| Jackson County | $938 | $984 | $888 |
| Jones County | $926 | $1,109 | $751 |
| Duplin County | $912 | $1,143 | $701 |
| McDowell County | $871 | $1,033 | $750 |
| Swain County | $844 | $941 | $808 |
| Graham County | $842 | $1,035 | $730 |
| Robeson County | $799 | $1,134 | $661 |
| Bertie County | $764 | $983 | $532 |
| Hyde County | $753 | $619 | $798 |
In North Carolina, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 100 counties is $1,433.24. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. North Carolina residents typically pay lower property taxes compared to the national average.
Leading the state in property tax rates, Orange County County residents contribute a median of $4,105 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $4,224, while those who own their homes outright still pay $3,937. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.
At the other end of the spectrum, Hyde County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $753. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $619 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $798. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.