Moore County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 32,681.
The median annual property tax in Moore County is $1,784, which is 24% higher than the North Carolina state average and 7% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.57% on a median home value of $315,300. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,784
+24% vs State
-7% vs US
Median Home Value
$315,300
+47% vs State
+49% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.57%
-19% vs State
-40% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,857
$155/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,593
$133/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 | $1,784 +6.2% | 0.57% |
| 2022 | $1,680 +9.9% | 0.59% |
| 2021 | $1,529 +8.2% | 0.62% |
| 2020 | $1,413 +5.8% | 0.62% |
| 2019 | $1,336 | 0.62% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$82,837
per year
Monthly Tax
$149
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Pamlico County
Tax: $1,257/yr Rate: 0.60%
Hoke County
Tax: $1,357/yr Rate: 0.69%
Cherokee County
Tax: $1,045/yr Rate: 0.50%
Wake County
Tax: $3,023/yr Rate: 0.71%
Madison County
Tax: $1,307/yr Rate: 0.50%
Jones County
Tax: $926/yr Rate: 0.76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Moore County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Moore County is $1,784 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.57% on a median home value of $315,300.
How does Moore County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Moore County are 7% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.57% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Moore County? ▼
In Moore County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,857 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,593. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Moore County? ▼
Property taxes in Moore County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $82,837. 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.