Allendale County, South Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Carolina. Population: 2,045.
The median annual property tax in Allendale County is $542, which is 42% lower than the South Carolina state average and 72% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $61,600. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$542
-42% vs State
-72% vs US
Median Home Value
$61,600
-66% vs State
-71% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
+63% vs State
-7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$585
$49/mo
Without Mortgage
$454
$38/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $542 +0.4% | 0.88% |
| 2022 | $540 +6.5% | 0.87% |
| 2021 | $507 +29.7% | 0.94% |
| 2020 | $391 -1.3% | 0.83% |
| 2019 | $396 | 0.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$31,603
per year
Monthly Tax
$45
per month
Other Counties in South Carolina
Lexington County
Tax: $1,136/yr Rate: 0.52%
Fairfield County
Tax: $683/yr Rate: 0.53%
Florence County
Tax: $724/yr Rate: 0.44%
Berkeley County
Tax: $1,343/yr Rate: 0.48%
Calhoun County
Tax: $630/yr Rate: 0.42%
Newberry County
Tax: $1,090/yr Rate: 0.69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Allendale County, South Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Allendale County is $542 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $61,600.
How does Allendale County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Allendale County are 72% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.88% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Allendale County? ▼
In Allendale County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $585 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $454. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Allendale County? ▼
Property taxes in Allendale County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $31,603. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.