New Hanover County Property Taxes
New Hanover County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
44.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$173/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.59%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$353,700
State avg ▲ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,093
$174/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,033
$169/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#23
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in New Hanover County, North Carolina
New Hanover taxes below the nation
New Hanover County's effective tax rate of 0.587% sits well below the national median of 0.957%, putting it in the lower third of U.S. counties. Residents here pay a median of $2,075 annually—about 23% less than the national median of $2,690 despite homes being worth more.
Lower than most North Carolina counties
New Hanover's 0.587% effective rate ranks among North Carolina's lowest, well below the state average of 0.701%. This favorable position means homeowners keep more of their property values, even as median home prices ($353,700) exceed most of the state.
Competitive with coastal neighbors
New Hanover compares favorably to nearby Pender County (0.696%) and Onslow County (0.652%), offering lower effective rates despite higher home values. Among the region's eight-county cluster, New Hanover ranks among the most tax-friendly.
About $2,075 on median home
On New Hanover's median home value of $353,700, the 0.587% rate translates to roughly $2,075 in annual property taxes. A homeowner with a mortgage typically pays around $2,093, while those without pay approximately $2,033.
Challenge your assessment today
Even in lower-tax counties, many homeowners are overassessed relative to market value. If your property has declined in value or you believe the assessment is inflated, filing an appeal could reduce your tax burden.
How New Hanover County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
New Hanover County
0.59%
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.