South Carolina Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 46 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$997
Average Rate
0.50%
Average Home Value
$199,733
County tax atlas
South Carolina property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
46/46
Avg rate
0.50%
Avg bill
$997
Avg home
$199,733
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$997
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.50%Low
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$199,733
National avg $281,900
Counties
46
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in South Carolina
South Carolina taxes far below the nation
South Carolina's average effective property tax rate of 0.542% sits well below the national median of 1.03%, making it one of the most tax-friendly states in the country. The typical homeowner here pays $939 annually in property taxes—less than one-third the national median of $2,690. This low-tax environment ranks South Carolina among the bottom states for property tax burden nationwide.
County taxes vary dramatically across the state
Effective tax rates swing from 0.337% in coastal Horry County to 0.880% in rural Allendale County—a 2.6x difference that reveals stark regional divides. Median tax bills range even more dramatically, from Marion County's modest $397 to Beaufort County's $2,022, showing that where you buy matters enormously. This wide variation means a homeowner's tax bill depends heavily on choosing the right county.
Typical homeowner pays under $1,000 annually
The median South Carolina homeowner pays $939 per year on a home valued at $181,398—a tax burden that's roughly one-third the national equivalent on comparable properties. Even in high-tax counties like Beaufort, the $2,022 annual bill remains modest by national standards, where median taxes often exceed $3,000. This affordability makes South Carolina appealing for retirees and budget-conscious families seeking low housing costs.
Coastal counties pay more; rural inland pays less
Beaufort, Charleston, and Dorchester counties—all in the prosperous coastal corridor—lead the state with tax bills of $1,864 to $2,022, driven by higher property values and some higher rates. Rural inland counties like Marion, Dillon, and Chesterfield cluster in the $397–$468 range, reflecting both lower home values and modest effective rates. The pattern suggests South Carolina's property tax burden tracks closely with regional wealth and development rather than policy differences.
South Carolina is a low-tax state, period
With an effective rate less than half the national median and annual bills under $1,000 for typical homes, South Carolina ranks firmly in the nation's low-tax camp. Retirees, remote workers, and families prioritizing affordability benefit most, especially if they settle in rural or inland counties where the tax burden shrinks further. Even expensive coastal properties here escape the heavy tax load that similar homes face in neighboring states.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.