Greensboro Property Tax Calculator
Estimate property tax for a home in Greensboro, NC. North Carolina has an average effective property tax rate of 0.82%, so a median-priced Greensboro home of $255,000 generates roughly $2,091 in annual property tax. Enter your specific home value below for a custom estimate.
Annual Tax
$2,091
0.82% of $255,000
Monthly Tax
$174
Typically escrowed with your mortgage
State Rank
#32 of 51
Highest rate = #1
vs. National Average
Highest property tax states
- New Jersey2.49%
- Illinois2.23%
- New Hampshire2.18%
- Connecticut2.15%
- Vermont1.90%
Lowest property tax states
- Hawaii0.32%
- Alabama0.41%
- Colorado0.55%
- Louisiana0.56%
- District of Columbia0.57%
These are state-level averages. Individual counties and cities can vary significantly — a home in Austin's urban core may have a far higher effective rate than the Texas state average, for example. For the most accurate estimate, get the exact millage rate from your county assessor and override the rate field above.
How to use it
A two-minute guide.
The Home Value field is pre-filled with Greensboro's median home value of $255,000. Override with your actual home's market value for a specific estimate — your tax bill scales linearly with home value.
The state is pre-selected to North Carolina, and the rate field is pre-filled with the state-wide average effective rate of 0.82%. Within North Carolina, rates vary by county and city — if you know your specific Greensboro local rate from your county assessor or recent tax bill, override the rate field for a more precise estimate.
You'll see your estimated annual property tax, the monthly amount (which is typically escrowed with your mortgage payment), and a comparison to other states.
How it works
The math behind the result.
What property tax actually pays for. In Greensboro — like the rest of North Carolina — property tax funds local schools, public safety (police, fire), road maintenance, parks, libraries, and the county government. Most of your bill stays in your county and school district.
How Greensboro's tax bill works out. On the median home value of $255,000, at North Carolina's average effective rate of 0.82%, expect approximately $2,091/year or $174/month when escrowed with your mortgage. Your specific bill depends on your home's exact assessed value and the millage rates from your county, city, and school district.
Rates aren't uniform within North Carolina. The statewide average is a starting point. Within Greensboro itself, different neighborhoods can fall into different school districts or special taxing zones, which can shift the effective rate up or down by 0.2-0.5%. For an exact figure, look up your home's parcel on the county assessor's website — they publish the precise rates and millages applied to your address.
Comparing to other states. Property tax rates vary enormously across the US — from about 0.3% in Hawaii to nearly 2.5% in New Jersey. North Carolina's 0.82% effective rate puts it in the lower third nationally.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Buying in Greensboro? Estimate your full mortgage payment with our Greensboro Mortgage Calculator. Or see how North Carolina property tax rates compare across the state with our North Carolina Property Tax Calculator.
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