Wayne County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 28,846.
The median annual property tax in Wayne County is $1,210, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina state average and 37% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $162,700. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,210
-16% vs State
-37% vs US
Median Home Value
$162,700
-24% vs State
-23% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
+6% vs State
-22% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,373
$114/mo
Without Mortgage
$935
$78/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 | $1,210 +4.8% | 0.74% |
| 2022 | $1,155 +7.1% | 0.76% |
| 2021 | $1,078 +1.9% | 0.82% |
| 2020 | $1,058 +1.1% | 0.84% |
| 2019 | $1,047 | 0.85% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,082
per year
Monthly Tax
$101
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Northampton County
Tax: $1,232/yr Rate: 1.21%
Person County
Tax: $1,288/yr Rate: 0.67%
Union County
Tax: $2,298/yr Rate: 0.61%
Avery County
Tax: $966/yr Rate: 0.41%
Gaston County
Tax: $1,872/yr Rate: 0.80%
Anson County
Tax: $1,113/yr Rate: 0.93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Wayne County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Wayne County is $1,210 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $162,700.
How does Wayne County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Wayne County are 37% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.74% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Wayne County? ▼
In Wayne County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,373 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $935. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Wayne County? ▼
Property taxes in Wayne County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $58,082. 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.