Laurens County, South Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Carolina. Population: 18,576.
The median annual property tax in Laurens County is $673, which is 28% lower than the South Carolina state average and 65% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $153,500. Property taxes represent 1.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$673
-28% vs State
-65% vs US
Median Home Value
$153,500
-15% vs State
-27% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.44%
-19% vs State
-54% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$980
$82/mo
Without Mortgage
$488
$41/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 | $673 +10.5% | 0.44% |
| 2022 | $609 +7.8% | 0.44% |
| 2021 | $565 +2.4% | 0.48% |
| 2020 | $552 +4.9% | 0.51% |
| 2019 | $526 | 0.52% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$55,517
per year
Monthly Tax
$56
per month
Other Counties in South Carolina
Greenwood County
Tax: $973/yr Rate: 0.58%
Anderson County
Tax: $985/yr Rate: 0.46%
Cherokee County
Tax: $590/yr Rate: 0.44%
Oconee County
Tax: $856/yr Rate: 0.39%
Pickens County
Tax: $821/yr Rate: 0.38%
Clarendon County
Tax: $848/yr Rate: 0.58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Laurens County, South Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Laurens County is $673 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $153,500.
How does Laurens County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Laurens County are 65% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.44% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Laurens County? ▼
In Laurens County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $980 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $488. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Laurens County? ▼
Property taxes in Laurens County represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $55,517. 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.