Transylvania County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 10,961.
The median annual property tax in Transylvania County is $1,539, which is 7% higher than the North Carolina state average and 20% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $336,100. Property taxes represent 2.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,539
+7% vs State
-20% vs US
Median Home Value
$336,100
+57% vs State
+59% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.46%
-34% vs State
-52% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,622
$135/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,468
$122/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 | $1,539 +8.5% | 0.46% |
| 2022 | $1,418 +9.2% | 0.47% |
| 2021 | $1,298 +7.8% | 0.52% |
| 2020 | $1,204 +0.5% | 0.52% |
| 2019 | $1,198 | 0.54% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,523
per year
Monthly Tax
$128
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Montgomery County
Tax: $1,057/yr Rate: 0.70%
Swain County
Tax: $844/yr Rate: 0.40%
Catawba County
Tax: $1,319/yr Rate: 0.60%
Avery County
Tax: $966/yr Rate: 0.41%
Cabarrus County
Tax: $2,429/yr Rate: 0.76%
Caldwell County
Tax: $1,112/yr Rate: 0.64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Transylvania County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Transylvania County is $1,539 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $336,100.
How does Transylvania County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Transylvania County are 20% 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 Transylvania County? ▼
In Transylvania County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,622 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,468. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Transylvania County? ▼
Property taxes in Transylvania County represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $64,523. 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.