Anderson County Property Taxes

Anderson County, South Carolina

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

4.9% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$82/mo escrow

#15 of 46 counties in South Carolina

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.46%

vs. South Carolina Avg4.9% above
vs. National Avg63.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$212,500

State avg $181,398

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,188

$99/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$720

$60/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#15

of 46 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Anderson County, South Carolina

Anderson taxes below the U.S. average

At 0.464%, Anderson County's effective property tax rate ranks in the bottom 20% nationally, well below the median of 0.98%. Residents pay $985 annually on a median home value of $212,500, roughly $1,700 less than the national median property tax.

Below state average, midrange statewide

Anderson's 0.464% effective rate sits below South Carolina's state average of 0.542%, placing it in the lower tier of the state's 46 counties. The median property tax of $985 slightly exceeds the state median of $939, reflecting Anderson's stronger home values.

Mid-range in the Piedmont region

Anderson's 0.464% rate sits between Aiken's 0.432% and Abbeville's 0.487%, representing a moderate tax environment for the region. The county's competitive rate, combined with reasonable home values, makes it attractive to both newcomers and existing residents.

Anderson homeowners pay under $1,000

On a median home valued at $212,500, Anderson residents pay $985 annually in property tax—just under $82 per month. That modest bill reflects both the county's reasonable tax rate and solid median home values.

Verify your assessment accuracy

Even in reasonably-taxed Anderson County, some homeowners are overassessed. Requesting a property tax appeal costs nothing and could lower your tax burden if your home's assessed value doesn't match its actual market value.

How Anderson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Anderson County$985
South Carolina State Average$939
National Average$1,924

Anderson County

0.46%

Effective rate

South Carolina Avg

0.52%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Anderson County, South Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in Anderson County, South Carolina is 0.46%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Anderson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Anderson County is $985. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,188, while those without a mortgage pay $720.
How does Anderson County compare to the South Carolina average?
Anderson County's effective tax rate of 0.46% is lower than the South Carolina state average of 0.52%. The median annual property tax in Anderson County is $985, compared to the state average of $939.
What is the median home value in Anderson County, South Carolina?
The median home value in Anderson County, South Carolina is $212,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Anderson County a low property tax area in South Carolina?
Yes — Anderson County's effective property tax rate of 0.46% is below the South Carolina average of 0.52%. The median annual property tax of $985 is also comparable to the state average of $939, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Anderson County rank for property taxes in South Carolina?
Anderson County ranks #15 out of 46 counties in South Carolina by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.46% and median annual tax of $985, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.