What is the property tax rate in Raleigh, NC?

Raleigh has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.76%. On a median home valued at $377,800, homeowners pay approximately $2,862 per year in property taxes.

How does Raleigh compare to Wake County?

Raleigh's effective rate of 0.76% is 7% higher than the Wake County average of 0.71%. The county-wide median annual tax is $3,260, while Raleigh homeowners pay an estimated $2,862.

How much are property taxes in Raleigh on a $300,000 home?

Based on Raleigh's effective rate of 0.76%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,280 per year, or about $190 per month.

Raleigh Property Tax Rate

Wake County, North Carolina

0.76%effective rate

Raleigh is located in Wake County, North Carolina. Homeowners in Raleigh pay a median of $2,862 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $377,800, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.76%. This is 7% higher than the Wake County average of 0.71%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.76%

vs 0.71% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,862

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$377,800

2024 estimate

Population📍

470,763

Raleigh, NC

How Raleigh Compares

Raleigh

0.76%

Wake County Average

0.71%

North Carolina Average

0.66%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Wake County

Compare property tax rates for 8 cities in Wake County, North Carolina.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Wake Forest	51,199	$3,626	0.83%
Morrisville	30,471	$3,946	0.82%
Holly Springs	43,429	$3,853	0.79%
Garner	32,543	$2,506	0.78%
Raleigh	470,763	$2,862	0.76%
Cary	176,686	$3,922	0.75%
Apex	67,765	$3,750	0.73%
Fuquay-Varina	37,749	$2,866	0.70%

About Property Taxes in Raleigh

Property taxes in Raleigh are collected by Wake County. Tax exemptions available to Wake County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Raleigh. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Wake County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,280

$190/month · Rate: 0.76%

Wake County Property Taxes

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North Carolina Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.