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Union County, NC Property Tax Calculator

Union County homeowners pay a median $2,396 a year in property tax, 0.57% of a median $417,300 home: below North Carolina's 0.66% and the national 0.94%.

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Property tax in Union County by home value, at 0.57%

Home value	A year	A month
$210,000	$1,205	$100
$310,000	$1,779	$148
$420,000	$2,411	$201
$630,000	$3,616	$301
$830,000	$4,764	$397

Union County against North Carolina and the US

	Effective rate	Median tax	Median home value	Median household income
Union County	0.57%	$2,396	$417,300	$102,900
North Carolina	0.66%	$1,896	$288,900	$72,388
United States	0.94%	$3,119	$332,700	$80,734

How this calculator works

Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Union County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Union County?

The effective rate is 0.57%: a median $2,396 a year on a median $417,300 home. That's the 42nd highest of the 51 North Carolina counties we cover.

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Union County?

About $2,296 a year, $191 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.

How does Union County compare with the rest of North Carolina?

Its rate is below the state's 0.66%. Across North Carolina, covered counties range from 0.39% to 0.93%.

How do I lower my Union County property tax?

Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.

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Sources

US Census Bureau: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B25077, B25103, B19013, B25064)

Updated Sep 30, 2026 by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.