Chester County Property Taxes
Chester County, South Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
9.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$71/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.59%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$143,800
State avg ▼ $181,398
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,014
$85/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$717
$60/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#35
of 46 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Chester County, South Carolina
Chester County taxes notably above average
Chester's effective rate of 0.588% significantly exceeds the national median of 0.52%, placing it in the upper quartile nationally. The median property tax of $846 is roughly 30% higher than the national median of $2,690, relative to its lower home values.
Chester ranks among South Carolina's highest
At 0.588%, Chester County has the highest effective tax rate among these eight counties and ranks in the top tier statewide, well above South Carolina's 0.542% average. Residents pay $846 annually versus the state median of $939.
Highest tax burden in this cluster
Chester's 0.588% rate towers over Calhoun (0.423%), Charleston (0.413%), and Chesterfield (0.462%). Only Colleton County (0.605%) and Clarendon County (0.576%) approach Chester's elevated rate among these eight counties.
Mid-range homes, steep tax bills
Chester homeowners with a $143,800 median-value property pay approximately $846 in annual property tax. Adding mortgage escrow typically brings that annual obligation to around $1,014.
Chester residents should scrutinize assessments
Given Chester's above-average tax rate, a careful assessment review is especially worthwhile for homeowners here. Many properties may be carrying inflated assessed values—an appeal could significantly lower your yearly bill.
How Chester County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Chester County
0.59%
Effective rate
South Carolina Avg
0.52%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.