Alamance County Property Taxes
Alamance County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
0.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$120/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.65%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$221,200
State avg ▲ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,501
$125/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,331
$111/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#42
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Alamance County, North Carolina
Alamance taxes well below national average
Alamance County's effective tax rate of 0.651% sits below the state average of 0.701%, and well below the national median effective rate of roughly 0.9%. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,440 annually compared to the national median of $2,690—about 46% less despite similar home values.
Middle of the pack in North Carolina
Among North Carolina's 100 counties, Alamance ranks in the middle range for effective tax rates. At $1,440 median property tax, the county matches the state average of $1,433, showing a typical tax burden for the state.
Similar to nearby Piedmont counties
Alamance's 0.651% rate is slightly lower than neighboring Randolph County and comparable to Guilford County's rates. The region's tax rates cluster tightly between 0.6% and 0.75%, reflecting consistent Piedmont valuation practices.
Median home, typical annual bill
A median-valued home in Alamance County ($221,200) generates an estimated annual tax bill of $1,440 without mortgage interest deduction, or $1,501 with one. This calculation multiplies the median home value by the county's 0.651% effective rate.
Many Alamance homeowners could appeal
Tax assessments can drift out of alignment with market values, leaving some homeowners overassessed. If your property is appraised significantly higher than comparable recent sales, a formal appeal to the county assessor's office could lower your tax bill.
How Alamance County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Alamance County
0.65%
Effective rate
North Carolina Avg
0.67%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.