Pender County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 19,761.
The median annual property tax in Pender County is $1,858, which is 30% higher than the North Carolina state average and 3% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $267,100. Property taxes represent 2.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,858
+30% vs State
-3% vs US
Median Home Value
$267,100
+25% vs State
+26% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
+0% vs State
-26% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,105
$175/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,395
$116/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 | $1,858 +3.5% | 0.70% |
| 2022 | $1,796 +9.8% | 0.75% |
| 2021 | $1,636 +7.9% | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $1,516 +0.0% | 0.77% |
| 2019 | $1,516 | 0.76% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$76,838
per year
Monthly Tax
$155
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Lenoir County
Tax: $985/yr Rate: 0.88%
Camden County
Tax: $1,784/yr Rate: 0.62%
Yadkin County
Tax: $1,210/yr Rate: 0.69%
Pamlico County
Tax: $1,257/yr Rate: 0.60%
Ashe County
Tax: $1,136/yr Rate: 0.51%
Randolph County
Tax: $1,236/yr Rate: 0.72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Pender County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Pender County is $1,858 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $267,100.
How does Pender County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Pender County are 3% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.70% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Pender County? ▼
In Pender County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,105 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,395. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Pender County? ▼
Property taxes in Pender County represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $76,838. 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.