What is the property tax rate in Polk County, North Carolina?

Polk County has an effective property tax rate of 0.54%. On a home valued at $315,000, homeowners pay approximately $1,697 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Polk County?

The median annual property tax payment in Polk County is $1,697. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,780, while those without a mortgage pay $1,590.

How does Polk County compare to other counties in North Carolina?

Polk County ranks #82 out of 100 counties in North Carolina for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.54% is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 0.66%.

Polk County Property Tax Rate

North Carolina

0.54%effective rate

Polk County, North Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.54%, which is 41% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $315,000, homeowners pay approximately $1,697 per year in property taxes. Polk County ranks #82 out of 100 counties in North Carolina for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,697

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$315,000

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.5%

Median income: $67,758

State Rank📍

#82

of 100 counties in NC

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,780

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,590

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Polk County pay on average $190 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Polk County Compares

Polk County

0.54%

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 Polk County homeowners

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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)

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Disabled Veteran

First $45,000 of assessed value

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

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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 Polk County

Home Value

$50k$2M

Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,620

$135/month · Rate: 0.54%

Quick Facts

Population19,891

Owner-Occupied62.5%

National Rank#2497 of 3,135

Median Income$67,758

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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.