Forsyth County Property Taxes
Forsyth County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
35% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$161/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.85%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$227,800
State avg ▲ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,988
$166/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,821
$152/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#81
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Forsyth below national average
At 0.849%, Forsyth's effective tax rate sits below the national median of 0.86%, placing the county slightly below the 50th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,934 reflects a county with homes valued at $227,800—closer to the national median home value of $281,900.
Forsyth slightly above state average
Forsyth's effective rate of 0.849% exceeds North Carolina's average of 0.701%, though the difference is modest. The county's median property tax of $1,934 is notably higher than the state average of $1,433, reflecting both higher home values and a slightly elevated tax rate.
Forsyth competitive in the region
Forsyth's 0.849% rate sits between Gaston County's 0.797% and Edgecombe County's 1.098%, positioning it as a moderate-tax county regionally. While higher than Franklin County (0.719%), Forsyth remains competitive with similar urban centers in the Piedmont region.
Typical Forsyth homeowner pays $1,934
With a median home value of $227,800 and an effective rate of 0.849%, the typical Forsyth homeowner pays $1,934 annually in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,988, while those without mortgages pay $1,821.
Assessment appeals could reduce your bill
Many Forsyth homeowners are overassessed relative to current market conditions and can file an appeal to lower their tax burden. Contacting your county assessor to request a reassessment is a straightforward way to verify your property's valuation.
How Forsyth County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Forsyth County
0.85%
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.