South Carolina Property Tax Data

ACS 2023 property tax data for 46 counties in SC.

The average median property tax in South Carolina is $939/year, which is 51% below the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 0.54% on a median home value of $181,398. Taxes range from $397 in Marion County to $2,022 in Beaufort County.

State Average vs National Average

Median Annual Tax

$939

-51% vs US avg

Median Home Value

$181,398

-14% vs US avg

Effective Tax Rate

0.54%

-43% vs US avg

Lowest Property Taxes in South Carolina

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Highest Property Taxes in South Carolina

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Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties

3. Chesterfield County

Top 5 Highest Tax Counties

All Counties in South Carolina (46)

County	Median Tax	Effective Rate	Home Value	Population
Abbeville County	$717	0.49%	$147,200	7,338
Aiken County	$862	0.43%	$199,500	52,603
Allendale County	$542	0.88%	$61,600	2,045
Anderson County	$985	0.46%	$212,500	61,959
Bamberg County	$796	0.83%	$96,000	3,408
Barnwell County	$717	0.74%	$97,200	5,758
Beaufort County	$2,022	0.50%	$407,600	59,671
Berkeley County	$1,343	0.48%	$280,300	66,951
Calhoun County	$630	0.42%	$148,800	5,127
Charleston County	$1,864	0.41%	$450,800	111,425
Cherokee County	$590	0.44%	$135,200	16,025
Chester County	$846	0.59%	$143,800	10,068
Chesterfield County	$468	0.46%	$101,400	12,577
Clarendon County	$848	0.58%	$147,300	8,718
Colleton County	$883	0.61%	$145,900	11,667
Darlington County	$604	0.43%	$141,400	17,710
Dillon County	$425	0.50%	$84,400	6,385
Dorchester County	$1,710	0.58%	$294,400	46,442
Edgefield County	$877	0.45%	$194,300	7,591
Fairfield County	$683	0.53%	$129,100	6,668
Florence County	$724	0.44%	$165,500	33,897
Georgetown County	$1,117	0.43%	$262,300	22,099
Greenville County	$1,445	0.53%	$273,900	148,365
Greenwood County	$973	0.58%	$166,400	18,370
Hampton County	$826	0.81%	$102,400	5,230
Horry County	$879	0.34%	$260,500	114,026
Jasper County	$1,490	0.55%	$269,400	9,438
Kershaw County	$937	0.49%	$191,900	21,129
Lancaster County	$1,487	0.50%	$298,100	32,646
Laurens County	$673	0.44%	$153,500	18,576
Lee County	$579	0.57%	$101,900	4,623
Lexington County	$1,136	0.52%	$217,700	92,829
Marion County	$397	0.46%	$86,800	7,329
Marlboro County	$475	0.64%	$74,500	6,129
McCormick County	$1,014	0.64%	$159,000	3,445
Newberry County	$1,090	0.69%	$158,200	11,172
Oconee County	$856	0.39%	$217,200	25,380
Orangeburg County	$724	0.66%	$109,700	21,670
Pickens County	$821	0.38%	$216,000	36,250
Richland County	$1,569	0.70%	$224,200	99,798
Saluda County	$700	0.57%	$123,200	5,862
Spartanburg County	$1,217	0.56%	$216,000	93,795
Sumter County	$860	0.54%	$159,500	27,489
Union County	$558	0.56%	$100,000	8,131
Williamsburg County	$630	0.66%	$95,100	9,075
York County	$1,602	0.50%	$322,700	81,969

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average property tax in South Carolina? ▼

The average median property tax paid in South Carolina is $939 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.54%.

How does South Carolina compare to the national average? ▼

South Carolina property taxes are 51% below the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $939 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.

Which county in South Carolina has the lowest property taxes? ▼

Marion County has the lowest median property tax in South Carolina at $397 per year with an effective rate of 0.46%. The highest is Beaufort County at $2,022.

How are property taxes calculated? ▼

Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.

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