Alexander County Property Taxes
Alexander County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$100/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.63%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$190,000
State avg ▼ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,269
$106/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,120
$93/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#40
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Alexander County, North Carolina
Alexander County rates among lowest nationally
Alexander County's effective tax rate of 0.631% ranks in the bottom 20% nationally, well below the national median of roughly 0.9%. At just $1,199 in annual property taxes on the median home, residents here pay less than half the national median of $2,690.
Lowest rates in North Carolina
Alexander County ranks among the lowest-tax counties in North Carolina, with an effective rate of 0.631% compared to the state average of 0.701%. The county's median property tax of $1,199 is significantly below the state average of $1,433.
Lower than surrounding foothills counties
Alexander County's 0.631% rate is notably lower than nearby Catawba County and comparable to the very lowest in the region. This tax-friendly positioning makes Alexander appealing to property buyers in the Charlotte-to-Greensboro corridor.
Below-average home, below-average tax
The median home in Alexander County is valued at $190,000, resulting in an estimated annual tax bill of $1,199 without mortgage deduction. With mortgage interest factored in, the typical homeowner pays approximately $1,269 per year.
Review your assessment for accuracy
Even in a low-tax county, assessments can lag behind actual market values or incorrectly overestimate property worth. Homeowners uncertain whether their valuation reflects recent comparable sales should request a reassessment review with the county assessor.
How Alexander County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Alexander County
0.63%
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.