Greenville County Property Taxes

Greenville County, South Carolina

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

53.9% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$120/mo escrow

#24 of 46 counties in South Carolina

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.53%

vs. South Carolina Avg53.9% above
vs. National Avg46.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$273,900

State avg $181,398

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,573

$131/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,232

$103/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#24

of 46 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Greenville County, South Carolina

Greenville taxes below U.S. average

Greenville's 0.528% effective property tax rate sits below the national median of 0.87%, placing it in the bottom 35% of U.S. counties. At $1,445 median annual tax on homes valued at $273,900—near the national median—Greenville delivers affordability relative to property values.

Slightly above South Carolina average

Greenville's 0.528% effective rate is nearly identical to the state average of 0.542%, while its $1,445 median property tax exceeds the state median of $939 due to higher home values. The county sits squarely in the middle of South Carolina's tax distribution.

Greenville in the middle of the pack

At 0.528%, Greenville's rate is competitive within the region—nearly matching Fairfield (0.529%) and sitting below Dorchester (0.581%) and Greenwood (0.585%). With the region's second-highest median home value of $273,900, Greenville balances reasonable tax rates with strong property values.

Growing metro, competitive taxes

A typical Greenville County home valued at $273,900 generates an estimated annual property tax of $1,445. With a mortgage, homeowners report paying $1,573; without, the figure is $1,232.

Appeal in a fast-growing market

Greenville's rapid growth means assessment records sometimes lag behind reality or, conversely, overestimate value in declining neighborhoods. A professional assessment challenge could correct overvaluation and save you hundreds annually.

How Greenville County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Greenville County$1,445
South Carolina State Average$939
National Average$1,924

Greenville County

0.53%

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 Greenville County, South Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in Greenville County, South Carolina is 0.53%. 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 Greenville County?
The median annual property tax payment in Greenville County is $1,445. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,573, while those without a mortgage pay $1,232.
How does Greenville County compare to the South Carolina average?
Greenville County's effective tax rate of 0.53% is higher than the South Carolina state average of 0.52%. The median annual property tax in Greenville County is $1,445, compared to the state average of $939.
What is the median home value in Greenville County, South Carolina?
The median home value in Greenville County, South Carolina is $273,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Greenville County property tax rate higher than the South Carolina average?
Greenville County's effective property tax rate of 0.53% is higher than the South Carolina average of 0.52%. This difference of 0.01% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Greenville County rank for property taxes in South Carolina?
Greenville County ranks #24 out of 46 counties in South Carolina by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.53% and median annual tax of $1,445, it falls in the middle 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.