North Carolina
Wayne County, North Carolina has a median effective property tax rate of 0.86% — above the North Carolina state average of 0.82%. For a home valued at $300,000, the estimated annual tax bill is $2,583 ($215/month). Rates vary by city within the county; browse the list below or use the calculator to estimate your bill.
Calculate your estimated property tax in Wayne County, North Carolina
Annual Property Tax
$1,292
Monthly Property Tax
$108
* This is an estimate based on the median tax rate. Actual taxes may vary based on local assessments and exemptions.
Property tax rates in Wayne County, North Carolina
0.822%
25% of properties pay this rate or less
0.861%
50% of properties pay this rate or less
0.973%
25% of properties pay more than this rate
These percentiles show the range of property tax rates. 25% of properties pay less than the low rate, 50% pay less than the median, and 75% pay less than the high rate.
The difference between the 25th and 75th percentiles is 0.150%, indicating the variation in property tax rates within this area. Use the median (50th percentile) for the most typical estimate.
State averages sourced from Tax Foundation 2024 data. National median: 1.07%.
Based on the median rate of 0.861%. Actual taxes depend on assessed value and local exemptions.
| Home Value | Annual Tax | Monthly Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,292 | $108/mo |
| $250,000 | $2,153 | $179/mo |
| $350,000 | $3,014 | $251/mo |
| $500,000 | $4,306 | $359/mo |
| $750,000 | $6,459 | $538/mo |
| $1,000,000 | $8,611 | $718/mo |
The median property tax rate across Wayne County, North Carolina is 0.86%. Individual cities within the county may have slightly different rates. Use our calculator to estimate your property taxes.