Surry County, North Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for North Carolina. Population: 21,534.
The median annual property tax in Surry County is $1,033, which is 28% lower than the North Carolina state average and 46% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.62% on a median home value of $166,400. Property taxes represent 1.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,033
-28% vs State
-46% vs US
Median Home Value
$166,400
-22% vs State
-21% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.62%
-11% vs State
-35% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,152
$96/mo
Without Mortgage
$926
$77/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 | $1,033 +1.0% | 0.62% |
| 2022 | $1,023 +6.9% | 0.67% |
| 2021 | $957 +2.8% | 0.70% |
| 2020 | $931 +1.3% | 0.72% |
| 2019 | $919 | 0.72% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,095
per year
Monthly Tax
$86
per month
Other Counties in North Carolina
Pender County
Tax: $1,858/yr Rate: 0.70%
Durham County
Tax: $2,951/yr Rate: 0.84%
Cumberland County
Tax: $1,823/yr Rate: 0.99%
Hoke County
Tax: $1,357/yr Rate: 0.69%
Columbus County
Tax: $1,120/yr Rate: 0.87%
Chowan County
Tax: $1,403/yr Rate: 0.69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Surry County, North Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Surry County is $1,033 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.62% on a median home value of $166,400.
How does Surry County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Surry County are 46% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.62% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Surry County? ▼
In Surry County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,152 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $926. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Surry County? ▼
Property taxes in Surry County represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $56,095. 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.