Homeowners in Jackson Heights, North Carolina paid a median $740 a year in property tax on a median home worth $133,500, an effective rate of about 0.55% (Census 2020–2024).
0.84%Lenoir County overall
Jackson Heights vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Jackson Heights
At the local 0.55% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $831 | $69 |
| $250,000 | $1,386 | $115 |
| $350,000 | $1,940 | $162 |
| $500,000 | $2,772 | $231 |
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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.
Major Cities & Counties in North Carolina
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Charlotte pop. 903,844
- Raleigh pop. 481,031
- Greensboro pop. 301,198
- Durham pop. 291,467
- Winston-Salem pop. 252,037
- Fayetteville pop. 210,815
- Cary pop. 179,306
- Wilmington pop. 120,805
- High Point pop. 116,245
- Concord pop. 108,719
- Wake County pop. 1,178,653
- Mecklenburg County pop. 1,154,681
- Guilford County pop. 547,940
- Forsyth County pop. 389,977
- Cumberland County pop. 338,545
- Durham County pop. 332,353
- Buncombe County pop. 274,360
- Union County pop. 250,958
- Cabarrus County pop. 236,133
- New Hanover County pop. 235,229
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Jackson Heights, North Carolina?
Homeowners in Jackson Heights, North Carolina paid a median $740 a year in property tax on a median home worth $133,500, an effective rate of about 0.55% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Jackson Heights?
About $1,386 a year at the 0.55% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Jackson Heights higher than the rest of North Carolina?
Jackson Heights ranks #102 lowest of 445 North Carolina places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.66%. Lenoir County overall is 0.84%.