Harnett County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 33,801.
The median annual property tax in Harnett County is $1,642, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina state average and 15% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $220,700. Property taxes represent 2.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,642
+15% vs State
-15% vs US
Median Home Value
$220,700
+3% vs State
+4% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
+6% vs State
-22% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,796
$150/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,275
$106/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 | $1,642 +5.5% | 0.74% |
| 2022 | $1,556 +10.0% | 0.79% |
| 2021 | $1,415 +1.2% | 0.85% |
| 2020 | $1,398 +2.9% | 0.87% |
| 2019 | $1,358 | 0.88% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,012
per year
Monthly Tax
$137
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Beaufort County
Tax: $1,277/yr Rate: 0.70%
Rowan County
Tax: $1,411/yr Rate: 0.65%
Tyrrell County
Tax: $1,233/yr Rate: 0.89%
Durham County
Tax: $2,951/yr Rate: 0.84%
Jones County
Tax: $926/yr Rate: 0.76%
Rutherford County
Tax: $1,053/yr Rate: 0.58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Harnett County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Harnett County is $1,642 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.74% on a median home value of $220,700.
How does Harnett County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Harnett County are 15% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.74% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Harnett County? ▼
In Harnett County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,796 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,275. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Harnett County? ▼
Property taxes in Harnett County represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $69,012. 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.