Mecklenburg County, 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
0.71%

Homeowners in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina paid a median $2,890 a year in property tax on a median home worth $406,800, an effective rate of about 0.71% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#66 lowest of 100North Carolina counties by effective rate

0.66%North Carolina statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$2,890
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$406,800
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.71%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
3.3%
of $87,005 median household income
Owner costs
$1,893/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Mecklenburg County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Mecklenburg County0.71%
North Carolina0.66%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Mecklenburg County$2,890
North Carolina$1,896
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.71% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,066$89
$250,000$1,776$148
$350,000$2,486$207
$500,000$3,552$296

Cities and towns in Mecklenburg County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Charlotte$2,808$385,7000.73%
Huntersville$3,242$472,9000.69%
Cornelius$3,512$559,4000.63%
Matthews$3,047$445,1000.68%
Mint Hill$2,866$428,9000.67%
Davidson$4,668$687,7000.68%
Pineville$2,633$395,1000.67%

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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 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?

Homeowners in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina paid a median $2,890 a year in property tax on a median home worth $406,800, an effective rate of about 0.71% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Mecklenburg County?

About $2,131 a year ($178 a month) at the 0.71% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Mecklenburg County property tax high?

It ranks #66 lowest of 100 North Carolina counties. The state median effective rate is 0.66% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Mecklenburg County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Mecklenburg County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.