Currituck County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 10,061.
The median annual property tax in Currituck County is $1,600, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina state average and 17% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $351,200. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,600
+12% vs State
-17% vs US
Median Home Value
$351,200
+64% vs State
+66% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.46%
-34% vs State
-52% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,687
$141/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,351
$113/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 | $1,600 +8.1% | 0.46% |
| 2022 | $1,480 +10.9% | 0.47% |
| 2021 | $1,334 +6.0% | 0.48% |
| 2020 | $1,258 +2.0% | 0.48% |
| 2019 | $1,233 | 0.48% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$91,548
per year
Monthly Tax
$133
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Macon County
Tax: $979/yr Rate: 0.43%
Gates County
Tax: $1,273/yr Rate: 0.78%
Bladen County
Tax: $1,137/yr Rate: 0.90%
Warren County
Tax: $1,059/yr Rate: 0.85%
Bertie County
Tax: $764/yr Rate: 0.80%
Cabarrus County
Tax: $2,429/yr Rate: 0.76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Currituck County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Currituck County is $1,600 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $351,200.
How does Currituck County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Currituck County are 17% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.46% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Currituck County? ▼
In Currituck County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,687 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,351. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Currituck County? ▼
Property taxes in Currituck County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $91,548. 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.