Bertie County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 5,232.
The median annual property tax in Bertie County is $764, which is 47% lower than the North Carolina state average and 60% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $95,800. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$764
-47% vs State
-60% vs US
Median Home Value
$95,800
-55% vs State
-55% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.80%
+14% vs State
-16% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$983
$82/mo
Without Mortgage
$532
$44/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 | $764 -1.0% | 0.80% |
| 2022 | $772 +10.1% | 0.88% |
| 2021 | $701 +3.2% | 0.90% |
| 2020 | $679 -1.3% | 0.86% |
| 2019 | $688 | 0.84% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$45,931
per year
Monthly Tax
$64
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Yancey County
Tax: $1,058/yr Rate: 0.48%
Brunswick County
Tax: $1,789/yr Rate: 0.57%
Scotland County
Tax: $999/yr Rate: 0.91%
Wilson County
Tax: $1,428/yr Rate: 0.83%
Gaston County
Tax: $1,872/yr Rate: 0.80%
Pasquotank County
Tax: $1,547/yr Rate: 0.69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Bertie County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Bertie County is $764 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $95,800.
How does Bertie County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Bertie County are 60% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.80% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Bertie County? ▼
In Bertie County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $983 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $532. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Bertie County? ▼
Property taxes in Bertie County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $45,931. 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.