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Surry County

Surry County, North Carolina

Effective Tax Rate

0.62%

Median Annual Tax

$1,033

How Surry County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Surry County$1,033
North Carolina State Average$1,433
National Average$1,924

Surry County

0.62%

Effective rate

North Carolina Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,152

per year

Without Mortgage

$926

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,033

Monthly Escrow

$86

Effective Rate

0.62%

vs. North Carolina State Average▼ 27.9% below
vs. National Average▼ 61.6% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Surry County, North Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in Surry County, North Carolina is 0.62%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Surry County?
The median annual property tax payment in Surry County is $1,033. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,152, while those without a mortgage pay $926.
How does Surry County compare to the North Carolina average?
Surry County's effective tax rate of 0.62% is lower than the North Carolina state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Surry County is $1,033, compared to the state average of $1,433.
What is the median home value in Surry County, North Carolina?
The median home value in Surry County, North Carolina is $166,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in North Carolina?
Property taxes in North Carolina are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Wilkes County(NC)

Rate0.62%
Median Tax$1,003

Stokes County(NC)

Rate0.62%
Median Tax$1,158

Perquimans County(NC)

Rate0.62%
Median Tax$1,316

Stanly County(NC)

Rate0.62%
Median Tax$1,334
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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.

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