Edgecombe County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 11,600.
The median annual property tax in Edgecombe County is $1,282, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina state average and 33% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.10% on a median home value of $116,800. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,282
-11% vs State
-33% vs US
Median Home Value
$116,800
-45% vs State
-45% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.10%
+57% vs State
+16% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,397
$116/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,168
$97/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 | $1,282 +3.1% | 1.10% |
| 2022 | $1,244 +7.1% | 1.17% |
| 2021 | $1,162 +2.7% | 1.25% |
| 2020 | $1,132 +4.7% | 1.28% |
| 2019 | $1,081 | 1.26% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$48,480
per year
Monthly Tax
$107
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Anson County
Tax: $1,113/yr Rate: 0.93%
Tyrrell County
Tax: $1,233/yr Rate: 0.89%
Cabarrus County
Tax: $2,429/yr Rate: 0.76%
Cumberland County
Tax: $1,823/yr Rate: 0.99%
Forsyth County
Tax: $1,934/yr Rate: 0.85%
Carteret County
Tax: $1,369/yr Rate: 0.45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Edgecombe County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Edgecombe County is $1,282 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.10% on a median home value of $116,800.
How does Edgecombe County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Edgecombe County are 33% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.10% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Edgecombe County? ▼
In Edgecombe County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,397 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,168. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Edgecombe County? ▼
Property taxes in Edgecombe County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $48,480. 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.