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Mount Holly, 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
0.85%

Homeowners in Mount Holly, North Carolina paid a median $2,866 a year in property tax on a median home worth $337,800, an effective rate of about 0.85% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#341 lowest of 445North Carolina places we cover

0.75%Gaston County overall
Median tax paid
$2,866
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$337,800
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.85%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
3.6%
of $79,385 median household income
Owner costs
$1,732/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Mount Holly vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Mount Holly0.85%
Gaston County0.75%
North Carolina0.66%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Mount Holly$2,866
Gaston County$1,982
North Carolina$1,896
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Mount Holly

At the local 0.85% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,273$106
$250,000$2,121$177
$350,000$2,970$247
$500,000$4,242$354

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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 Mount Holly, North Carolina?

Homeowners in Mount Holly, North Carolina paid a median $2,866 a year in property tax on a median home worth $337,800, an effective rate of about 0.85% (Census 2020–2024).

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

About $2,121 a year at the 0.85% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

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

Mount Holly ranks #341 lowest of 445 North Carolina places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.66%. Gaston County overall is 0.75%.