Cabarrus County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 57,973.
The median annual property tax in Cabarrus County is $2,429, which is 70% higher than the North Carolina state average and 26% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $318,600. Property taxes represent 2.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,429
+70% vs State
+26% vs US
Median Home Value
$318,600
+49% vs State
+51% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.76%
+9% vs State
-20% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,614
$218/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,938
$162/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 | $2,429 +6.0% | 0.76% |
| 2022 | $2,291 +13.4% | 0.81% |
| 2021 | $2,021 +9.7% | 0.84% |
| 2020 | $1,843 +4.4% | 0.84% |
| 2019 | $1,765 | 0.87% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$86,084
per year
Monthly Tax
$202
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Granville County
Tax: $1,694/yr Rate: 0.72%
Randolph County
Tax: $1,236/yr Rate: 0.72%
Rowan County
Tax: $1,411/yr Rate: 0.65%
Yancey County
Tax: $1,058/yr Rate: 0.48%
Henderson County
Tax: $1,667/yr Rate: 0.52%
Haywood County
Tax: $1,532/yr Rate: 0.60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cabarrus County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cabarrus County is $2,429 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $318,600.
How does Cabarrus County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cabarrus County are 26% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.76% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cabarrus County? ▼
In Cabarrus County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,614 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,938. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cabarrus County? ▼
Property taxes in Cabarrus County represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $86,084. 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.