How much are property taxes in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC?
Homeowners in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC pay a median of $2,491 (±$392) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,792.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,999.
That is about 0.5% of the median home value of $492,600.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,491 (±$392)
- With a mortgage
- $2,792
- Without a mortgage
- $1,999
- Share of median value
- 0.5%
Real estate taxes in Lake Norman of Catawba against Catawba County, its state and the nation
| Lake Norman of Catawba | Catawba County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,491 (±$392) | $1,407 (±$34) | $1,896 (±$8) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,792 (±$455) | $1,469 (±$42) | $2,115 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,999 (±$794) | $1,287 (±$65) | $1,524 (±$15) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $492,600 (±$50,881) | $241,600 (±$6,013) | $288,900 (±$1,086) | $332,700 |
In Lake Norman of Catawba, the median real estate tax is higher than in Catawba County ($1,407).
It is also higher than in North Carolina ($1,896).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Catawba County, Lake Norman of Catawba ranks 1 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 105 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Lake Norman of Catawba
The median tax ($2,491) is 0.5% of the median home value ($492,600).
Across Catawba County the same ratio is 0.6%.
Across North Carolina it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near Lake Norman of Catawba
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman of Catawba | — | $2,491 (±$392) | — |
| Denver | 4.9 mi | $2,017 (±$424) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Norman of Iredell | 4.9 mi | $4,228 (±$400) | Higher |
| Westport | 7.0 mi | $3,606 (±$325) | Higher |
| Catawba | 8.8 mi | $1,158 (±$362) | Lower |
| Troutman | 8.9 mi | $2,615 (±$418) | Not measurably different |
| Mooresville | 9.0 mi | $3,381 (±$105) | Higher |
| Cornelius | 11 mi | $3,512 (±$207) | Higher |
| Lowesville | 12 mi | $2,188 (±$270) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Catawba, NC ($1,158).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Norman of Iredell, NC ($4,228), Westport, NC ($3,606), Mooresville, NC ($3,381).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Catawba County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Norman of Catawba | $2,491 (±$392) |
| 2 | Hickory | $2,066 (±$192) |
| 3 | Claremont | $1,730 (±$364) |
| 4 | Conover | $1,723 (±$259) |
| 5 | Newton | $1,473 (±$177) |
| 6 | Maiden | $1,318 (±$125) |
| 7 | Long View | $1,259 (±$206) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Catawba County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lake Norman of Catawba is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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How much are property taxes in Lake Norman of Catawba?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC is $2,491 (±$392) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Lake Norman of Catawba?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.5% of the median home value in Lake Norman of Catawba, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Lake Norman of Catawba higher than in Catawba County?
In Lake Norman of Catawba, the median real estate tax is higher than in Catawba County ($1,407).
It is also higher than in North Carolina ($1,896).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, North Carolina
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, North Carolina
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, North Carolina
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, North Carolina
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, North Carolina (place:36510, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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