Columbus County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 13,893.
The median annual property tax in Columbus County is $1,120, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina state average and 42% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.87% on a median home value of $128,300. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,120
-22% vs State
-42% vs US
Median Home Value
$128,300
-40% vs State
-39% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.87%
+24% vs State
-8% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,357
$113/mo
Without Mortgage
$956
$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 | $1,120 -1.1% | 0.87% |
| 2022 | $1,133 +14.6% | 0.95% |
| 2021 | $989 +5.1% | 0.97% |
| 2020 | $941 -3.0% | 0.99% |
| 2019 | $970 | 1.09% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$48,184
per year
Monthly Tax
$93
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Perquimans County
Tax: $1,316/yr Rate: 0.62%
Gaston County
Tax: $1,872/yr Rate: 0.80%
Granville County
Tax: $1,694/yr Rate: 0.72%
Ashe County
Tax: $1,136/yr Rate: 0.51%
Burke County
Tax: $1,191/yr Rate: 0.70%
Chatham County
Tax: $2,671/yr Rate: 0.67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Columbus County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Columbus County is $1,120 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.87% on a median home value of $128,300.
How does Columbus County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Columbus County are 42% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.87% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Columbus County? ▼
In Columbus County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,357 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $956. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Columbus County? ▼
Property taxes in Columbus County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $48,184. 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.