Gaston County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
30.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$156/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$235,000
State avg $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,095
$175/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,492
$124/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#73
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Gaston County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.80%
0.13 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,872
$439 above the state median
State position
#73
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 100 North Carolina counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Gaston County, North Carolina
Gaston below national average
At 0.797%, Gaston's effective tax rate sits below the national median of 0.86%, placing it near the 45th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,872 reflects Gaston's median home value of $235,000, which is close to but slightly below the national median of $281,900.
Gaston slightly above state norm
Gaston's effective rate of 0.797% exceeds North Carolina's average of 0.701% by about 0.1 percentage points, placing it in the upper-middle tier statewide. The median property tax of $1,872 is well above the state average of $1,433, reflecting the county's stronger home values.
Gaston moderate in the region
Gaston's 0.797% rate sits between Franklin/Granville (0.719%) and Forsyth (0.849%), making it a mid-range taxer regionally. It remains below Edgecombe (1.098%) and Greene (0.868%), positioning it as a reasonable option for homebuyers considering the broader Piedmont.
Typical Gaston homeowner pays $1,872
With a median home value of $235,000 and an effective rate of 0.797%, the typical Gaston homeowner pays $1,872 annually in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,095, while those without mortgages pay $1,492.
Your property may be overvalued
Many Gaston homeowners pay taxes on outdated or inflated assessments and can file a simple appeal with the county assessor. Successfully challenging an overassessment could save hundreds of dollars each year.
How Gaston County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Gaston County
0.80%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.