Dare County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 12,821.
The median annual property tax in Dare County is $2,245, which is 57% higher than the North Carolina state average and 17% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.53% on a median home value of $425,400. Property taxes represent 2.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,245
+57% vs State
+17% vs US
Median Home Value
$425,400
+99% vs State
+101% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.53%
-24% vs State
-44% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,244
$187/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,245
$187/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 | $2,245 +5.5% | 0.53% |
| 2022 | $2,128 +11.3% | 0.55% |
| 2021 | $1,912 +3.7% | 0.59% |
| 2020 | $1,843 +2.1% | 0.62% |
| 2019 | $1,805 | 0.62% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$81,214
per year
Monthly Tax
$187
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Haywood County
Tax: $1,532/yr Rate: 0.60%
Chatham County
Tax: $2,671/yr Rate: 0.67%
Columbus County
Tax: $1,120/yr Rate: 0.87%
Lenoir County
Tax: $985/yr Rate: 0.88%
Avery County
Tax: $966/yr Rate: 0.41%
Catawba County
Tax: $1,319/yr Rate: 0.60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Dare County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Dare County is $2,245 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.53% on a median home value of $425,400.
How does Dare County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Dare County are 17% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.53% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Dare County? ▼
In Dare County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,244 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,245. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Dare County? ▼
Property taxes in Dare County represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $81,214. 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.