Durham County property tax
Homeowners in Durham County, North Carolina typically pay about 0.79% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,092 on a median home value of $389,400.
Typical effective rate
0.79%
higher than 51% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,092
per year
Median home value
$389,400
In NC
#18
of 100 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.79% — 15% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 21% higher than the North Carolina median of 0.66%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,110 for mortgaged homes, $3,039 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 18th highest effective rate of 100 ranked North Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 49th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Durham County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.79%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Durham County, NC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Durham County is 0.79% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,092) divided by the median home value ($389,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Durham County?
The median owner-occupied home in Durham County is valued at $389,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,092 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,110, versus $3,039 for homes without one.
How does Durham County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Durham County's effective rate is 21% higher than the North Carolina median, ranking 18th of 100 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Durham County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Guilford County | 0.84% | $2,174 |
| 16 | Pitt County | 0.83% | $1,734 |
| 17 | Tyrrell County | 0.81% | $1,331 |
| 19 | Forsyth County | 0.79% | $1,984 |
| 20 | Wilson County | 0.79% | $1,471 |
| 21 | Bertie County | 0.79% | $778 |
Official data & resources for Durham County
- Durham County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Durham County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Durham County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.