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Clarendon County

Clarendon County, South Carolina

Effective Tax Rate

0.58%

Median Annual Tax

$848

How Clarendon County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Clarendon County$848
South Carolina State Average$939
National Average$1,924

Clarendon County

0.58%

Effective rate

South Carolina Avg

0.52%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,080

per year

Without Mortgage

$680

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$848

Monthly Escrow

$71

Effective Rate

0.58%

vs. South Carolina State Average▼ 9.7% below
vs. National Average▼ 68.5% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Clarendon County, South Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in Clarendon County, South Carolina is 0.58%. 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 Clarendon County?
The median annual property tax payment in Clarendon County is $848. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,080, while those without a mortgage pay $680.
How does Clarendon County compare to the South Carolina average?
Clarendon County's effective tax rate of 0.58% is higher than the South Carolina state average of 0.52%. The median annual property tax in Clarendon County is $848, compared to the state average of $939.
What is the median home value in Clarendon County, South Carolina?
The median home value in Clarendon County, South Carolina is $147,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in South Carolina?
Property taxes in South Carolina are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Dorchester County(SC)

Rate0.58%
Median Tax$1,710

Lee County(SC)

Rate0.57%
Median Tax$579

Saluda County(SC)

Rate0.57%
Median Tax$700

Greenwood County(SC)

Rate0.58%
Median Tax$973
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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.

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