Gates County Property Taxes
Gates County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$106/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.78%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$163,900
State avg ▼ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,428
$119/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,118
$93/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#71
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Gates County, North Carolina
Gates taxes below national average
At 0.777%, Gates' effective tax rate sits below the national median of 0.86%, placing it near the 40th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,273 reflects Gates' median home value of $163,900, significantly below the national median of $281,900.
Gates slightly above state average
Gates' effective rate of 0.777% exceeds North Carolina's average of 0.701%, though the gap is modest. The median property tax of $1,273 falls below the state average of $1,433, showing that Gates residents enjoy lower overall tax bills despite a slightly elevated rate.
Gates competitive in northeastern region
Gates' 0.777% rate sits below Edgecombe (1.098%) and Greene (0.868%), making it one of the more tax-friendly counties in the northeastern part of the state. The rate aligns closely with Granville and Franklin, offering reasonable tax burden for rural homeowners.
Typical Gates homeowner pays $1,273
With a median home value of $163,900 and an effective rate of 0.777%, the typical Gates homeowner pays $1,273 annually in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,428, while those without mortgages pay $1,118.
Challenge assessments that seem high
Gates homeowners can appeal their property assessments if they believe valuations are inaccurate or outdated. A successful appeal is often quick and can reduce your annual tax burden with minimal effort.
How Gates County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Gates County
0.78%
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.