A new study from financial technology company SmartAsset has found the places in North Carolina where home values have risen the most. The home value rankings are one factor in a three part study on the places receiving the most value for their property taxes.
The analysis measures the change in home values in each county throughout a five-year period. According to the study, Mecklenburg County home values were among those that increased the most in the five year window. For a look at the places in North Carolina where home values have risen the most, check out the table below:
| Rank | County, State | Property Tax Rate | School Rating | Home Value Growth | Home Growth Rate Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, NC | 1.08% | 1.00 | 92.71% | 59.20 |
| 2 | Edgecombe, NC | 1.28% | 1.00 | 91.59% | 58.75 |
| 3 | Cabarrus, NC | 0.84% | 8.00 | 85.63% | 56.33 |
| 4 | Mecklenburg, NC | 0.95% | 8.00 | 76.10% | 52.47 |
| 5 | Tyrrell, NC | 0.00% | 1.00 | 75.69% | 52.31 |
| 6 | Anson, NC | 0.88% | 2.00 | 75.22% | 52.12 |
| 7 | Richmond, NC | 1.05% | 5.00 | 74.43% | 51.80 |
| 8 | Gaston, NC | 0.96% | 6.00 | 73.12% | 51.27 |
| 9 | Northampton, NC | 1.26% | 1.00 | 72.86% | 51.16 |
| 10 | Vance, NC | 0.98% | 3.00 | 71.94% | 50.79 |
For additional information on the rankings, including the methodology and interactive map, check here.