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Wilson County, NC Property Tax Calculator
Wilson County homeowners pay a median $1,471 a year in property tax, 0.79% of a median $186,000 home: above North Carolina's 0.66% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Wilson County by home value, at 0.79%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $90,000 | $712 | $59 |
| $140,000 | $1,107 | $92 |
| $190,000 | $1,503 | $125 |
| $280,000 | $2,215 | $185 |
| $370,000 | $2,927 | $244 |
Wilson County against North Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson County | 0.79% | $1,471 | $186,000 | $56,423 |
| 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 Wilson 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 Wilson County?
The effective rate is 0.79%: a median $1,471 a year on a median $186,000 home. That's the 9th highest of the 51 North Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Wilson County?
About $3,164 a year, $264 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Wilson County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
Its rate is above the state's 0.66%. Across North Carolina, covered counties range from 0.39% to 0.93%.
How do I lower my Wilson 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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