New Bern property tax, in one number.
The typical New Bern homeowner pays $1,734 a year on a $240,100 home. That's above the Craven County rate (0.63%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Owners without a mortgage pay more.Homes owned outright paid a median $1,832, versus $1,673 for homes with a mortgage.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 2.8% of the median household income of $61,031.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Craven County
New Bern compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern | $1,734 | $240,100 | 0.72% |
| Craven County | $1,450 | $231,600 | 0.63% |
| North Carolina | $1,896 | $288,900 | 0.66% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Craven County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Craven County0.63% · $1,450
- Havelock0.85% · $1,758
- Lenoir County0.84% · $1,015
- Pitt County0.83% · $1,734
- Jones County0.74% · $964
- Beaufort County0.67% · $1,300
- Pamlico County0.56% · $1,218
- Carteret County0.43% · $1,423
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in New Bern?
The effective rate is about 0.72%. The median homeowner pays $1,734 a year on a home worth a median $240,100 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in New Bern?
About $1,800 a year, or roughly $150 a month, at New Bern's average effective rate of 0.72%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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