Craven County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 29,008.
The median annual property tax in Craven County is $1,372, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina state average and 29% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.67% on a median home value of $206,200. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,372
-4% vs State
-29% vs US
Median Home Value
$206,200
-4% vs State
-3% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.67%
-4% vs State
-29% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,434
$120/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,275
$106/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 | $1,372 +1.6% | 0.67% |
| 2022 | $1,351 +5.9% | 0.70% |
| 2021 | $1,276 +1.8% | 0.76% |
| 2020 | $1,254 +2.9% | 0.78% |
| 2019 | $1,219 | 0.77% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,635
per year
Monthly Tax
$114
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Greene County
Tax: $990/yr Rate: 0.87%
Alamance County
Tax: $1,440/yr Rate: 0.65%
Buncombe County
Tax: $2,163/yr Rate: 0.60%
Davidson County
Tax: $1,262/yr Rate: 0.63%
Watauga County
Tax: $1,334/yr Rate: 0.41%
Hertford County
Tax: $1,083/yr Rate: 0.97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Craven County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Craven County is $1,372 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.67% on a median home value of $206,200.
How does Craven County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Craven County are 29% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.67% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Craven County? ▼
In Craven County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,434 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,275. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Craven County? ▼
Property taxes in Craven County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $64,635. 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.