What is the property tax rate in Goldsboro, NC?

Goldsboro has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.98%. On a median home valued at $173,700, homeowners pay approximately $1,704 per year in property taxes.

How does Goldsboro compare to Wayne County?

Goldsboro's effective rate of 0.98% is 40% higher than the Wayne County average of 0.70%. The county-wide median annual tax is $1,249, while Goldsboro homeowners pay an estimated $1,704.

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

Based on Goldsboro's effective rate of 0.98%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,940 per year, or about $245 per month.

Goldsboro Property Tax Rate

Wayne County, North Carolina

0.98%effective rate

Goldsboro is located in Wayne County, North Carolina. Homeowners in Goldsboro pay a median of $1,704 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $173,700, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.98%. This is 40% higher than the Wayne County average of 0.70%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.98%

vs 0.70% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,704

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$173,700

2024 estimate

Population📍

33,448

Goldsboro, NC

How Goldsboro Compares

Goldsboro

0.98%

Wayne County Average

0.70%

North Carolina Average

0.66%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Goldsboro

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,940

$245/month · Rate: 0.98%

Wayne County 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.