Cherokee County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 10,905.
The median annual property tax in Cherokee County is $1,045, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina state average and 46% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.50% on a median home value of $208,700. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,045
-27% vs State
-46% vs US
Median Home Value
$208,700
-3% vs State
-1% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.50%
-29% vs State
-47% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,161
$97/mo
Without Mortgage
$960
$80/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 | $1,045 +4.3% | 0.50% |
| 2022 | $1,002 +13.0% | 0.52% |
| 2021 | $887 +1.1% | 0.54% |
| 2020 | $877 +1.9% | 0.54% |
| 2019 | $861 | 0.54% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$51,496
per year
Monthly Tax
$87
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Stokes County
Tax: $1,158/yr Rate: 0.62%
Dare County
Tax: $2,245/yr Rate: 0.53%
Pamlico County
Tax: $1,257/yr Rate: 0.60%
Yadkin County
Tax: $1,210/yr Rate: 0.69%
Macon County
Tax: $979/yr Rate: 0.43%
Rockingham County
Tax: $1,230/yr Rate: 0.79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cherokee County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cherokee County is $1,045 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.50% on a median home value of $208,700.
How does Cherokee County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cherokee County are 46% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.50% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cherokee County? ▼
In Cherokee County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,161 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $960. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cherokee County? ▼
Property taxes in Cherokee County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $51,496. 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.