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Wilson County

Wilson County, North Carolina

Effective Tax Rate

0.83%

Median Annual Tax

$1,428

How Wilson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Wilson County$1,428
North Carolina State Average$1,433
National Average$1,924

Wilson County

0.83%

Effective rate

North Carolina Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,677

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,166

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,428

Monthly Escrow

$119

Effective Rate

0.83%

vs. North Carolina State Average▼ 0.3% below
vs. National Average▼ 46.9% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Wilson County, North Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in Wilson County, North Carolina is 0.83%. 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 Wilson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Wilson County is $1,428. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,677, while those without a mortgage pay $1,166.
How does Wilson County compare to the North Carolina average?
Wilson County's effective tax rate of 0.83% is higher than the North Carolina state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Wilson County is $1,428, compared to the state average of $1,433.
What is the median home value in Wilson County, North Carolina?
The median home value in Wilson County, North Carolina is $171,800, 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

Durham County(NC)

Rate0.84%
Median Tax$2,951

Sampson County(NC)

Rate0.82%
Median Tax$1,051

Pitt County(NC)

Rate0.85%
Median Tax$1,649

Forsyth County(NC)

Rate0.85%
Median Tax$1,934
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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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