Burke County Property Taxes
Burke County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$99/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.70%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$170,500
State avg ▼ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,326
$111/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,010
$84/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#57
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Burke County, North Carolina
Burke's rate sits slightly below national median
Burke County's effective tax rate of 0.699% is below the national median of 1.09%, placing it in the bottom third of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,191 reflects both a reasonable rate and modest home values typical of the foothills region.
Nearly identical to North Carolina average
Burke's 0.699% rate is virtually even with North Carolina's 0.701% state average, making it representative of typical tax burdens across the state. Burke homeowners pay roughly what the typical Tar Heel resident pays.
Mid-range for the mountain region
Burke's 0.699% rate sits between Caldwell County (0.639%) to the north and Buncombe County (0.601%) to the south. Among western North Carolina counties, Burke maintains a fairly standard tax level.
Average annual tax around $1,191
With a median home value of $170,500 and a rate of 0.699%, Burke homeowners typically pay approximately $1,191 in annual property tax. Mortgage escrow payments typically total around $1,326 per year.
Many assessments warrant a second look
Assessments in Burke County may not always reflect current market values, and homeowners have the right to appeal if they believe theirs is incorrect. A quick comparison with recent sales of similar homes can reveal whether an appeal might be worthwhile.
How Burke County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Burke County
0.70%
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.