Guilford County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 129,397.
The median annual property tax in Guilford County is $2,075, which is 45% higher than the North Carolina state average and 8% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $234,900. Property taxes represent 3.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,075
+45% vs State
+8% vs US
Median Home Value
$234,900
+10% vs State
+11% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
+26% vs State
-7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,186
$182/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,857
$155/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 | $2,075 +4.7% | 0.88% |
| 2022 | $1,982 +7.1% | 0.92% |
| 2021 | $1,851 +1.3% | 1.02% |
| 2020 | $1,828 +1.1% | 1.06% |
| 2019 | $1,809 | 1.08% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$66,027
per year
Monthly Tax
$173
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Perquimans County
Tax: $1,316/yr Rate: 0.62%
Lee County
Tax: $1,707/yr Rate: 0.80%
Beaufort County
Tax: $1,277/yr Rate: 0.70%
Orange County
Tax: $4,105/yr Rate: 0.96%
Sampson County
Tax: $1,051/yr Rate: 0.82%
Pasquotank County
Tax: $1,547/yr Rate: 0.69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Guilford County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Guilford County is $2,075 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $234,900.
How does Guilford County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Guilford County are 8% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.88% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Guilford County? ▼
In Guilford County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,186 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,857. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Guilford County? ▼
Property taxes in Guilford County represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $66,027. 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.