Monroe, North Carolina property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.65%

Homeowners in Monroe, North Carolina paid a median $1,994 a year in property tax on a median home worth $309,100, an effective rate of about 0.65% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#178 lowest of 445North Carolina places we cover

0.57%Union County overall
Median tax paid
$1,994
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$309,100
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.65%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
2.7%
of $72,540 median household income
Owner costs
$1,615/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Monroe vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Monroe0.65%
Union County0.57%
North Carolina0.66%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Monroe$1,994
Union County$2,396
North Carolina$1,896
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Monroe

At the local 0.65% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$968$81
$250,000$1,613$134
$350,000$2,258$188
$500,000$3,225$269

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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 Monroe, North Carolina?

Homeowners in Monroe, North Carolina paid a median $1,994 a year in property tax on a median home worth $309,100, an effective rate of about 0.65% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

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

About $1,613 a year at the 0.65% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

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

Monroe ranks #178 lowest of 445 North Carolina places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.66%. Union County overall is 0.57%.