Edgecombe County Property Tax Rate

North Carolina

1.04%effective rate

Edgecombe County, North Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 1.04%, which is 13% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $125,100, homeowners pay approximately $1,306 per year in property taxes. Edgecombe County ranks #4 out of 100 counties in North Carolina for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,306

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$125,100

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.55%

Median income: $51,265

State Rank📍

#4

of 100 counties in NC

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,420

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,185

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Edgecombe County pay on average $235 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Edgecombe County Compares

Edgecombe County
1.04%
North Carolina Average
0.66%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in North Carolina

Halifax
1.15%
Northampton
1.08%
Martin
1.06%
Edgecombe
1.04%
Washington
0.99%
Hertford
0.98%
Cumberland
0.93%
Scotland
0.93%

North Carolina Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Edgecombe County homeowners

Elderly/Disabled Exclusion

$29,500 or 50% of assessed value, whichever is greater

Homeowners age 65+ or totally/permanently disabled with income not exceeding $36,700 (adjusted periodically)

Disabled Veteran

First $45,000 of assessed value

Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability; surviving spouses may also qualify

Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment

Taxes limited to 4% or 5% of income; excess taxes deferred as lien

Homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with income under $36,700

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Edgecombe County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,120

$260/month · Rate: 1.04%

Quick Facts

Population48,736
Owner-Occupied51.3%
National Rank#1026 of 3,135
Median Income$51,265

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.