Durham, North Carolina — Tax Burden

What is the tax burden in Durham, North Carolina?
Durham, North Carolina has a total tax burden of 10.86%, ranking #2819 nationally. Property tax rate: 0.96%, state income tax: 4.500%, sales tax: 6.98%. Median household income is $74,710.
Source: US Census ACS, 2022

Ranked #2819 nationally for total tax burden among 6,688+ US cities.

Total Tax Burden
10.86%
Rank: 2819th nationally
Property Tax Rate
0.96%
Rank: 3503rd nationally
Income Tax Rate
4.500%
North Carolina state rate
Sales Tax Rate
6.98%
State + local combined

Tax Burden Breakdown

Property (37%)Income (41%)Sales (21%)
Median Income: $74,710
Median Home Value: $316,600
Median Property Tax: $3,033/yr
Population: 284,094