Greenwood County Property Taxes

Greenwood County, South Carolina

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

3.6% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$81/mo escrow

#34 of 46 counties in South Carolina

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.58%

vs. South Carolina Avg3.6% above
vs. National Avg63.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$166,400

State avg $181,398

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,148

$96/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$792

$66/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#34

of 46 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Greenwood County, South Carolina

Greenwood rates below national median

At 0.585%, Greenwood's effective property tax rate is still below the U.S. median of 0.87%, placing it in the bottom 30% of American counties. The median annual tax of $973 falls well short of the national median of $2,690, even accounting for Greenwood's modest home values.

Highest rate in this eight-county group

Greenwood's 0.585% effective rate is the highest among these eight South Carolina counties, slightly above the state average of 0.542%. Its $973 median property tax is slightly below the state median of $939, a testament to the county's relatively affordable home values of $166,400.

Greenwood's rate ties region's high

Greenwood's 0.585% rate is effectively tied with Dorchester (0.581%) as the region's highest, substantially above Georgetown (0.426%) and Florence (0.438%). The county's modest median home value of $166,400 moderates the overall tax burden despite the higher rate.

Higher rate, lower-value homes

A typical Greenwood County home valued at $166,400 carries an estimated annual property tax of $973. With a mortgage, homeowners report paying $1,148; without, the figure is $792.

Higher rates make appeals more valuable

In counties with higher effective rates like Greenwood, even modest assessment overvaluation translates to meaningful annual savings. An appeal is especially worthwhile here—a correction of just 5% on your home's assessed value could save $50+ yearly.

How Greenwood County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Greenwood County$973
South Carolina State Average$939
National Average$1,924

Greenwood County

0.58%

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 Greenwood County, South Carolina?
The effective property tax rate in Greenwood 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 Greenwood County?
The median annual property tax payment in Greenwood County is $973. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,148, while those without a mortgage pay $792.
How does Greenwood County compare to the South Carolina average?
Greenwood 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 Greenwood County is $973, compared to the state average of $939.
What is the median home value in Greenwood County, South Carolina?
The median home value in Greenwood County, South Carolina is $166,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Greenwood County property tax rate higher than the South Carolina average?
Greenwood County's effective property tax rate of 0.58% is higher than the South Carolina average of 0.52%. This difference of 0.07% 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 Greenwood County rank for property taxes in South Carolina?
Greenwood County ranks #34 out of 46 counties in South Carolina by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.58% and median annual tax of $973, it falls in the upper 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.