Yancey 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
0.48%

Homeowners in Yancey County, North Carolina paid a median $1,157 a year in property tax on a median home worth $243,100, an effective rate of about 0.48% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#11 lowest of 100North Carolina counties by effective rate

0.66%North Carolina statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$1,157
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$243,100
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.48%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
2.0%
of $58,709 median household income
Owner costs
$1,378/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Yancey County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Yancey County0.48%
North Carolina0.66%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Yancey County$1,157
North Carolina$1,896
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.48% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$714$59
$250,000$1,190$99
$350,000$1,666$139
$500,000$2,380$198

Cities and towns in Yancey County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Burnsville$1,859$243,5000.76%

Buying a home in Yancey County? 2026 loan limits

Related

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 Yancey County, North Carolina?

Homeowners in Yancey County, North Carolina paid a median $1,157 a year in property tax on a median home worth $243,100, an effective rate of about 0.48% (Census 2020–2024).

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

About $1,428 a year ($119 a month) at the 0.48% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Yancey County property tax high?

It ranks #11 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 Yancey County?

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