Beaufort County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 13,391.
The median annual property tax in Beaufort County is $1,277, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina state average and 34% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $181,200. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,277
-11% vs State
-34% vs US
Median Home Value
$181,200
-15% vs State
-14% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
+0% vs State
-26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,539
$128/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,002
$84/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,277 +4.9% | 0.70% |
| 2022 | $1,217 +9.4% | 0.76% |
| 2021 | $1,112 +2.9% | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $1,081 +8.4% | 0.78% |
| 2019 | $997 | 0.75% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$57,997
per year
Monthly Tax
$106
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Granville County
Tax: $1,694/yr Rate: 0.72%
Brunswick County
Tax: $1,789/yr Rate: 0.57%
Pender County
Tax: $1,858/yr Rate: 0.70%
Anson County
Tax: $1,113/yr Rate: 0.93%
Sampson County
Tax: $1,051/yr Rate: 0.82%
Davie County
Tax: $1,570/yr Rate: 0.67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Beaufort County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Beaufort County is $1,277 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $181,200.
How does Beaufort County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Beaufort County are 34% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.70% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Beaufort County? ▼
In Beaufort County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,539 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,002. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Beaufort County? ▼
Property taxes in Beaufort County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $57,997. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.