Clay County property tax
Homeowners in Clay County, North Carolina typically pay about 0.43% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,186 on a median home value of $278,400.
Typical effective rate
0.43%
higher than 91% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,186
per year
Median home value
$278,400
In NC
#96
of 100 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.43% — 55% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 35% lower than the North Carolina median of 0.66%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,042 for mortgaged homes, $1,257 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 96th highest effective rate of 100 ranked North Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 9th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Clay County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.43%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Clay County, NC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Clay County is 0.43% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,186) divided by the median home value ($278,400) 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 Clay County?
The median owner-occupied home in Clay County is valued at $278,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,186 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,042, versus $1,257 for homes without one.
How does Clay County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Clay County's effective rate is 35% lower than the North Carolina median, ranking 96th of 100 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Clay County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Transylvania County | 0.45% | $1,674 |
| 94 | Carteret County | 0.43% | $1,423 |
| 95 | Macon County | 0.43% | $1,074 |
| 97 | Swain County | 0.41% | $859 |
| 98 | Watauga County | 0.39% | $1,386 |
| 99 | Avery County | 0.38% | $1,010 |
Official data & resources for Clay County
- Clay County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Clay County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Clay 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.