Orange County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 36,269.
The median annual property tax in Orange County is $4,105, which is 186% higher than the North Carolina state average and 113% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.96% on a median home value of $428,500. Property taxes represent 4.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,105
+186% vs State
+113% vs US
Median Home Value
$428,500
+100% vs State
+103% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.96%
+37% vs State
+1% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,224
$352/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,937
$328/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 | $4,105 +4.1% | 0.96% |
| 2022 | $3,944 +4.2% | 1.00% |
| 2021 | $3,784 +1.7% | 1.11% |
| 2020 | $3,719 +3.4% | 1.12% |
| 2019 | $3,595 | 1.16% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$88,553
per year
Monthly Tax
$342
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Franklin County
Tax: $1,732/yr Rate: 0.72%
Cumberland County
Tax: $1,823/yr Rate: 0.99%
Caldwell County
Tax: $1,112/yr Rate: 0.64%
Surry County
Tax: $1,033/yr Rate: 0.62%
Vance County
Tax: $1,179/yr Rate: 0.81%
Craven County
Tax: $1,372/yr Rate: 0.67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Orange County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Orange County is $4,105 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.96% on a median home value of $428,500.
How does Orange County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Orange County are 113% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.96% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Orange County? ▼
In Orange County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,224 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,937. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Orange County? ▼
Property taxes in Orange County represent approximately 4.6% of the median household income of $88,553. 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.