Wilson County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
0.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$119/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.83%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$171,800
State avg $214,164
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,677
$140/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,166
$97/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#78
of 100 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Wilson County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.83%
0.16 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,428
$5 below the state median
State position
#78
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 100 North Carolina counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Wilson County, North Carolina
Wilson taxes rank below national median
Wilson County's effective tax rate of 0.831% is substantially lower than the national median property tax of $2,690 on a $281,900 home. Residents here pay roughly 47% less annually than the typical U.S. homeowner, placing the county in the bottom half nationally.
Among North Carolina's highest rates
Wilson County's 0.831% effective rate exceeds North Carolina's state average of 0.701%, making it one of the pricier counties in the state for property taxes. The median tax bill of $1,428 runs nearly $1,000 above the national median despite a lower median home value.
Wilson stands out for higher taxes
Wilson County's 0.831% rate is the highest among nearby counties in eastern North Carolina, outpacing Yadkin County's 0.686%, Wilkes County's 0.621%, and even Yancey County's 0.476%. This makes Wilson a notably steeper tax environment regionally.
Your annual Wilson tax bill
On Wilson County's median home value of $171,800, property owners pay approximately $1,428 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure climbs to around $1,677; without one, it averages $1,166.
Appeal could ease your burden
Wilson County homeowners facing above-average tax rates should investigate whether their property assessments are accurate. A free assessment appeal can uncover overvaluations and potentially reduce your annual tax obligation.
How Wilson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wilson County
0.83%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.