Lee County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 16,263.
The median annual property tax in Lee County is $1,707, which is 19% higher than the North Carolina state average and 11% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $213,800. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,707
+19% vs State
-11% vs US
Median Home Value
$213,800
+0% vs State
+1% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.80%
+14% vs State
-16% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,863
$155/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,476
$123/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 | $1,707 +4.3% | 0.80% |
| 2022 | $1,637 +5.4% | 0.88% |
| 2021 | $1,553 +3.6% | 1.01% |
| 2020 | $1,499 -1.6% | 1.03% |
| 2019 | $1,523 | 1.06% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$63,060
per year
Monthly Tax
$142
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Currituck County
Tax: $1,600/yr Rate: 0.46%
Forsyth County
Tax: $1,934/yr Rate: 0.85%
Polk County
Tax: $1,627/yr Rate: 0.58%
Alamance County
Tax: $1,440/yr Rate: 0.65%
Granville County
Tax: $1,694/yr Rate: 0.72%
Warren County
Tax: $1,059/yr Rate: 0.85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lee County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lee County is $1,707 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $213,800.
How does Lee County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lee County are 11% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.80% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lee County? ▼
In Lee County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,863 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,476. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lee County? ▼
Property taxes in Lee County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $63,060. 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.