Jackson County Property Taxes
Jackson County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
34.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$78/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.37%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$253,900
State avg ▲ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$984
$82/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$888
$74/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#1
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Jackson County, North Carolina
Jackson County has the nation's lowest rates
Jackson County's effective tax rate of 0.369% ranks in the bottom 5% nationally—among the lowest in the entire United States. Residents pay just $938 in median annual property taxes, a fraction of the national median of $2,690, even though home values near the national average.
Jackson leads North Carolina in tax savings
At 0.369%, Jackson County's effective rate is less than half the state average of 0.701%, making it the most tax-friendly county in North Carolina by a wide margin. The median annual property tax of $938 falls 34% below the state median of $1,433.
Jackson far outpaces region on affordability
Jackson's 0.369% rate dramatically undercuts neighboring Macon County (0.427%) and Lee County (0.798%), offering unmatched tax relief in the western mountains. Jackson homeowners pay roughly half what neighbors in Lee County pay annually for homes of similar value.
Jackson homeowners pay the least
A median Jackson home valued at $253,900 carries an annual property tax of just $938. Even with mortgage-related additions, Jackson residents rarely exceed $984 in annual taxes—a remarkable bargain compared to national norms.
Even Jackson homeowners should check assessments
While Jackson offers among the nation's lowest rates, overassessment still occurs. Filing an appeal with the county assessor if you believe your valuation is inflated could yield additional savings, even in a low-tax county.
How Jackson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jackson County
0.37%
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.