Alamance County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 44,903.
The median annual property tax in Alamance County is $1,440, which is 0% higher than the North Carolina state average and 25% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $221,200. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,440
+0% vs State
-25% vs US
Median Home Value
$221,200
+3% vs State
+5% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.65%
-7% vs State
-32% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,501
$125/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,331
$111/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 | $1,440 +4.0% | 0.65% |
| 2022 | $1,385 +5.2% | 0.70% |
| 2021 | $1,317 +2.5% | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $1,285 +4.8% | 0.80% |
| 2019 | $1,226 | 0.79% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,445
per year
Monthly Tax
$120
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Haywood County
Tax: $1,532/yr Rate: 0.60%
Davie County
Tax: $1,570/yr Rate: 0.67%
Chatham County
Tax: $2,671/yr Rate: 0.67%
Duplin County
Tax: $912/yr Rate: 0.74%
Brunswick County
Tax: $1,789/yr Rate: 0.57%
Martin County
Tax: $1,176/yr Rate: 1.07%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Alamance County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Alamance County is $1,440 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $221,200.
How does Alamance County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Alamance County are 25% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.65% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Alamance County? ▼
In Alamance County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,501 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,331. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Alamance County? ▼
Property taxes in Alamance County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $64,445. 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.