Property Tax Rates in South Carolina
South Carolina has a median annual property tax of $1,199 on a median home value of $236,700, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.51%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in South Carolina.
South Carolina’s effective property tax rate of 0.51% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 24 counties have rates above the state median while 22 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in South Carolina
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | $1,445 | 0.53% | $273,900 | 215,774 |
| Charleston County | $1,864 | 0.41% | $450,800 | 175,499 |
| Richland County | $1,569 | 0.70% | $224,200 | 165,308 |
| Horry County | $879 | 0.34% | $260,500 | 150,342 |
| Spartanburg County | $1,217 | 0.56% | $216,000 | 128,606 |
| Lexington County | $1,136 | 0.52% | $217,700 | 120,789 |
| York County | $1,602 | 0.50% | $322,700 | 111,623 |
| Berkeley County | $1,343 | 0.48% | $280,300 | 90,348 |
| Anderson County | $985 | 0.46% | $212,500 | 82,134 |
| Beaufort County | $2,022 | 0.50% | $407,600 | 78,794 |
| Aiken County | $862 | 0.43% | $199,500 | 68,606 |
| Dorchester County | $1,710 | 0.58% | $294,400 | 61,573 |
| Florence County | $724 | 0.44% | $165,500 | 52,522 |
| Pickens County | $821 | 0.38% | $216,000 | 51,404 |
| Sumter County | $860 | 0.54% | $159,500 | 41,181 |
| Lancaster County | $1,487 | 0.50% | $298,100 | 39,204 |
| Oconee County | $856 | 0.39% | $217,200 | 33,653 |
| Orangeburg County | $724 | 0.66% | $109,700 | 32,880 |
| Greenwood County | $973 | 0.58% | $166,400 | 27,770 |
| Georgetown County | $1,117 | 0.43% | $262,300 | 26,593 |
| Laurens County | $673 | 0.44% | $153,500 | 26,291 |
| Kershaw County | $937 | 0.49% | $191,900 | 25,877 |
| Darlington County | $604 | 0.43% | $141,400 | 25,074 |
| Cherokee County | $590 | 0.44% | $135,200 | 21,864 |
| Chesterfield County | $468 | 0.46% | $101,400 | 17,381 |
| Colleton County | $883 | 0.61% | $145,900 | 15,968 |
| Newberry County | $1,090 | 0.69% | $158,200 | 15,220 |
| Chester County | $846 | 0.59% | $143,800 | 12,926 |
| Jasper County | $1,490 | 0.55% | $269,400 | 12,420 |
| Williamsburg County | $630 | 0.66% | $95,100 | 12,160 |
| Clarendon County | $848 | 0.58% | $147,300 | 11,949 |
| Marion County | $397 | 0.46% | $86,800 | 11,788 |
| Union County | $558 | 0.56% | $100,000 | 11,738 |
| Dillon County | $425 | 0.50% | $84,400 | 10,587 |
| Marlboro County | $475 | 0.64% | $74,500 | 9,729 |
| Abbeville County | $717 | 0.49% | $147,200 | 9,536 |
| Edgefield County | $877 | 0.45% | $194,300 | 9,508 |
| Fairfield County | $683 | 0.53% | $129,100 | 8,773 |
| Barnwell County | $717 | 0.74% | $97,200 | 8,107 |
| Saluda County | $700 | 0.57% | $123,200 | 7,507 |
| Hampton County | $826 | 0.81% | $102,400 | 7,104 |
| Lee County | $579 | 0.57% | $101,900 | 6,294 |
| Calhoun County | $630 | 0.42% | $148,800 | 6,124 |
| Bamberg County | $796 | 0.83% | $96,000 | 4,592 |
| McCormick County | $1,014 | 0.64% | $159,000 | 4,107 |
| Allendale County | $542 | 0.88% | $61,600 | 3,163 |
About Property Taxes in South Carolina
Property taxes in South Carolina are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in South Carolina should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.