Onslow County Property Taxes
Onslow County, North Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
0.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$119/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.65%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$219,500
State avg ▲ $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,451
$121/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,358
$113/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#43
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Onslow County, North Carolina
Onslow slightly below national average
Onslow County's effective tax rate of 0.652% sits marginally below the national median of 0.957%, landing it near the middle of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,431 is roughly half the national median of $2,690, reflecting more modest home values of $219,500.
Moderate North Carolina tax burden
Onslow's 0.652% effective rate is slightly below North Carolina's state average of 0.701%, positioning it as a moderate-tax county within the state. This balance keeps costs reasonable relative to property values.
Middle ground among coastal peers
Onslow's 0.652% rate sits between New Hanover (0.587%) and Pender County (0.696%), making it a reasonable option in the coastal region. The county offers competitive property taxes compared to nearby alternatives.
About $1,431 on median home
On Onslow's median home value of $219,500, the 0.652% rate yields roughly $1,431 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay around $1,451, while those without pay approximately $1,358.
Review your assessment for accuracy
Even moderate-tax counties can have assessment errors—homes may be overvalued relative to current market conditions. An assessment appeal could identify savings if your property's value has dropped or was initially overstated.
How Onslow County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Onslow County
0.65%
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.