Burke County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 26,823.
The median annual property tax in Burke County is $1,191, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina state average and 38% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $170,500. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,191
-17% vs State
-38% vs US
Median Home Value
$170,500
-20% vs State
-19% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
+0% vs State
-26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,326
$111/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,010
$84/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 | $1,191 +6.3% | 0.70% |
| 2022 | $1,120 +11.7% | 0.72% |
| 2021 | $1,003 +5.2% | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $953 -0.7% | 0.79% |
| 2019 | $960 | 0.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$55,684
per year
Monthly Tax
$99
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Guilford County
Tax: $2,075/yr Rate: 0.88%
Dare County
Tax: $2,245/yr Rate: 0.53%
Cleveland County
Tax: $1,240/yr Rate: 0.69%
Catawba County
Tax: $1,319/yr Rate: 0.60%
Wayne County
Tax: $1,210/yr Rate: 0.74%
Caswell County
Tax: $1,023/yr Rate: 0.68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Burke County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Burke County is $1,191 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $170,500.
How does Burke County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Burke County are 38% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.70% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Burke County? ▼
In Burke County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,326 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,010. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Burke County? ▼
Property taxes in Burke County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $55,684. 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.