Thinking about Beaufort County?
Straight answers to the 10 questions buyers ask most
Taxes, flooding, the hospital, utilities, internet and USDA loans. Sourced and dated. Free 3-page PDF.
The Pamlico River waterfront at Washington
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The questions buyers type into Google before they ever call an agent, answered from county, state and federal sources, with dates.
- Where can I find crime statistics for Washington, NC?In the free PDF
- What is the property tax rate in Beaufort County?In the free PDF
- Does Washington or Belhaven flood?In the free PDF
- Is Washington, NC expensive to live in?In the free PDF
- What hospital serves Washington, NC?In the free PDF
- How far is Washington, NC from Greenville and Raleigh?In the free PDF
- Who provides electric and water service in Beaufort County?In the free PDF
- What internet service is available in Beaufort County?In the free PDF
- How are the schools in Beaufort County?In the free PDF
- Can I use a USDA loan in Beaufort County?In the free PDF
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Thinking about Beaufort County? Straight answers to the 10 questions buyers ask most.
Taxes, flooding, the hospital, utilities, internet and USDA loans. Sourced and dated. Free 3-page PDF.
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26 sources, from the county offices to state and federal agencies, each checked October 25, 2026.
- Where can I find crime statistics for Washington, NC?p. 1
- What is the property tax rate in Beaufort County?p. 1
- Does Washington or Belhaven flood?p. 1
- Is Washington, NC expensive to live in?p. 1
- What hospital serves Washington, NC?p. 2
- How far is Washington, NC from Greenville and Raleigh?p. 2
- Who provides electric and water service in Beaufort County?p. 2
- What internet service is available in Beaufort County?p. 2
- How are the schools in Beaufort County?p. 2
- Can I use a USDA loan in Beaufort County?p. 2
What is the property tax rate in Beaufort County?
Beaufort County's rate for fiscal 2026-27 is 44.5 cents per $100 of assessed value, and the county also bills the town taxes. Inside the City of Washington, the state's 2025-26 table lists the city rate at $0.485 (a combined $0.93), and the city manager's FY2027 budget message proposed $0.465.
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10 questions, answered with sources
Thinking about Beaufort County? Straight answers to the questions buyers ask most.
Taxes, flooding, the hospital, utilities, internet and USDA loans. Sourced and dated. Free 3-page PDF.
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How far is Washington, NC from Greenville and Raleigh?
Beaufort County describes itself as about 1.5 hours east of Raleigh and 30 minutes from Greenville, and part of the Greenville-Washington combined statistical area. Pitt-Greenville Airport is under 30 minutes away and Raleigh-Durham International about 120 minutes, per the county.
Census survey data for 2020-2024 show 30.3% of county workers work in another North Carolina county and the average trip to work is 24.8 minutes. Drive your own route at commute time before you buy.
Sources: beaufortcountync.gov, data.census.gov. Checked October 25, 2026.
Inside the field guide
26 sources, checked October 25, 2026.
- Where can I find crime statistics for Washington, NC?
- What is the property tax rate in Beaufort County?
- Does Washington or Belhaven flood?
- Is Washington, NC expensive to live in?
- What hospital serves Washington, NC?
- How far is Washington, NC from Greenville and Raleigh?
- Who provides electric and water service in Beaufort County?
- What internet service is available in Beaufort County?
- How are the schools in Beaufort County?
- Can I use a USDA loan in Beaufort County?
Travis Old, Horizon Realty Group
Broker and NC real estate instructor. Ask a question about any answer in the FAQ and you'll get a straight reply from Travis, not a call center.