North Carolina Property Tax Calculator
Applies North Carolina’s effective rate of 0.66%.
North Carolina property tax estimator
Applies North Carolina’s effective rate of 0.66%.
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North Carolina at a glance
| Figure | North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Effective property tax rate | 0.66% | [1] |
| Median home value | $340,000 | [1] |
| Tax on the median home | $2,244 | [1] |
| Homestead exemption | None / local only | [2] |
North Carolina highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: North Carolina, ranked 33 of 50. Median 0.79%.
North Carolina property tax by home value
Annual tax at North Carolina's 0.66% effective rate, with and without homestead.
| Home value | Annual | Monthly | No exemption |
|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $495 | $41 | $495 |
| $100,000 | $660 | $55 | $660 |
| $125,000 | $825 | $69 | $825 |
| $150,000 | $990 | $83 | $990 |
| $175,000 | $1,155 | $96 | $1,155 |
| $200,000 | $1,320 | $110 | $1,320 |
| $225,000 | $1,485 | $124 | $1,485 |
| $250,000 | $1,650 | $138 | $1,650 |
| $300,000 | $1,980 | $165 | $1,980 |
| $350,000 | $2,310 | $193 | $2,310 |
| $400,000 | $2,640 | $220 | $2,640 |
| $450,000 | $2,970 | $248 | $2,970 |
| $500,000 | $3,300 | $275 | $3,300 |
| $600,000 | $3,960 | $330 | $3,960 |
| $700,000 | $4,620 | $385 | $4,620 |
| $850,000 | $5,610 | $468 | $5,610 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,600 | $550 | $6,600 |
| $1,250,000 | $8,250 | $688 | $8,250 |
Worked figures for North Carolina
North Carolina values:
| Value | Annual | Monthly | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $660 | $55 | 0.66% |
| $150,000 | $990 | $83 | 0.66% |
| $200,000 | $1,320 | $110 | 0.66% |
| $250,000 | $1,650 | $138 | 0.66% |
| $300,000 | $1,980 | $165 | 0.66% |
| $400,000 | $2,640 | $220 | 0.66% |
| $500,000 | $3,300 | $275 | 0.66% |
| $600,000 | $3,960 | $330 | 0.66% |
| $750,000 | $4,950 | $413 | 0.66% |
| $900,000 | $5,940 | $495 | 0.66% |
| $1,000,000 | $6,600 | $550 | 0.66% |
| $1,500,000 | $9,900 | $825 | 0.66% |
How North Carolina compares nationally
On effective property tax rate, North Carolina ranks #33 of 50 at 0.66% — 16% below the median of 0.79%. The national range runs from 0.29% (Hawaii) to 1.88% (Illinois).
| Rank | State | Effective property tax rate |
|---|---|---|
| #31 | Kentucky | 0.74% |
| #32 | California | 0.70% |
| #33 | North Carolina | 0.66% |
| #34 | New Mexico | 0.63% |
| #35 | Montana | 0.61% |
Mid-range effective rates, ranked
Same rule structure as North Carolina:
| State | Effective property tax rate | vs North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1.44% | +118.2% |
| Texas | 1.40% | +112.1% |
| Ohio | 1.36% | +106.1% |
| Iowa | 1.33% | +101.5% |
| Wisconsin | 1.32% | +100.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 1.26% | +90.9% |
| Kansas | 1.21% | +83.3% |
| Michigan | 1.19% | +80.3% |
| Rhode Island | 1.12% | +69.7% |
| Massachusetts | 1.00% | +51.5% |
| Maine | 0.98% | +48.5% |
| Alaska | 0.94% | +42.4% |
North Carolina questions, answered with North Carolina numbers
What is property tax on a median North Carolina home?▾
North Carolina's median home is $340,000 and its effective rate is 0.66%, giving roughly $2,244 a year — about $187 a month in escrow.
What about a $500,000 home?▾
Approximately $3,300 annually.
Does North Carolina have a homestead exemption?▾
North Carolina has no flat statewide homestead exemption; relief is handled locally, so check with your county assessor.
Other mid-range effective rates
Last reviewed 2026-08-26. North Carolina figures only — verify with the relevant North Carolina agency before acting. How this is calculated.