Chester County, South Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Carolina. Population: 10,068.
The median annual property tax in Chester County is $846, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina state average and 56% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.59% on a median home value of $143,800. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$846
-10% vs State
-56% vs US
Median Home Value
$143,800
-21% vs State
-32% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.59%
+9% vs State
-38% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,014
$85/mo
Without Mortgage
$717
$60/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 | $846 +12.4% | 0.59% |
| 2022 | $753 +4.3% | 0.56% |
| 2021 | $722 +6.3% | 0.69% |
| 2020 | $679 +0.4% | 0.72% |
| 2019 | $676 | 0.71% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$51,216
per year
Monthly Tax
$71
per month
Other Counties in South Carolina
McCormick County
Tax: $1,014/yr Rate: 0.64%
Greenwood County
Tax: $973/yr Rate: 0.58%
Hampton County
Tax: $826/yr Rate: 0.81%
Colleton County
Tax: $883/yr Rate: 0.61%
Oconee County
Tax: $856/yr Rate: 0.39%
Union County
Tax: $558/yr Rate: 0.56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Chester County, South Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Chester County is $846 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.59% on a median home value of $143,800.
How does Chester County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Chester County are 56% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.59% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Chester County? ▼
In Chester County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,014 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $717. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Chester County? ▼
Property taxes in Chester County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $51,216. 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.