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Elon, North Carolina property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.72%

Homeowners in Elon, North Carolina paid a median $2,646 a year in property tax on a median home worth $366,300, an effective rate of about 0.72% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#250 lowest of 445North Carolina places we cover

0.62%Alamance County overall
Median tax paid
$2,646
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$366,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.72%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
3.1%
of $84,773 median household income
Owner costs
$1,972/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Elon vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Elon0.72%
Alamance County0.62%
North Carolina0.66%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Elon$2,646
Alamance County$1,494
North Carolina$1,896
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Elon

At the local 0.72% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,084$90
$250,000$1,806$150
$350,000$2,528$211
$500,000$3,612$301

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Elon, North Carolina?

Homeowners in Elon, North Carolina paid a median $2,646 a year in property tax on a median home worth $366,300, an effective rate of about 0.72% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Elon?

About $1,806 a year at the 0.72% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Elon higher than the rest of North Carolina?

Elon ranks #250 lowest of 445 North Carolina places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.66%. Alamance County overall is 0.62%.