Camden County property tax
Homeowners in Camden County, North Carolina typically pay about 0.58% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,952 on a median home value of $337,100.
Typical effective rate
0.58%
higher than 75% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,952
per year
Median home value
$337,100
In NC
#71
of 100 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.58% — 38% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 12% lower than the North Carolina median of 0.66%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,046 for mortgaged homes, $1,858 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 71st highest effective rate of 100 ranked North Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 25th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Camden County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.58%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Camden County, NC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Camden County is 0.58% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,952) divided by the median home value ($337,100) 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 Camden County?
The median owner-occupied home in Camden County is valued at $337,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,952 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,046, versus $1,858 for homes without one.
How does Camden County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Camden County's effective rate is 12% lower than the North Carolina median, ranking 71st of 100 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Camden County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Perquimans County | 0.59% | $1,375 |
| 69 | Rutherford County | 0.58% | $1,178 |
| 70 | Catawba County | 0.58% | $1,407 |
| 72 | Lincoln County | 0.58% | $1,856 |
| 73 | Union County | 0.57% | $2,396 |
| 74 | Graham County | 0.57% | $979 |
Official data & resources for Camden County
- Camden County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Camden County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Camden 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.