Lancaster County Property Taxes
Lancaster County, South Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
58.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$124/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$298,100
State avg ▲ $181,398
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,751
$146/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,030
$86/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#21
of 46 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lancaster County, South Carolina
Lancaster's rate sits near national median
Lancaster County's effective tax rate of 0.499% sits slightly below the national median of 0.71%, placing it around the 35th percentile nationally. Median property taxes of $1,487 are only 55% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting Lancaster's median home value of $298,100 that slightly exceeds the national figure.
Lancaster slightly above South Carolina average
Lancaster County's effective rate of 0.499% sits just below South Carolina's average of 0.542%, ranking it near the middle of the state's 46 counties. With a median property tax of $1,487, Lancaster's tax burden runs higher than most neighbors due to stronger home values.
Lancaster ranks among region's steeper rates
Lancaster's 0.499% rate exceeds Kershaw (0.488%) but mirrors Fairfield (0.573%) and beats Chesterfield (0.492%). The median tax of $1,487 places Lancaster among the region's higher-burden counties due to its relatively strong property values.
Median Lancaster home costs $1,487 yearly
On Lancaster's median home value of $298,100 and effective rate of 0.499%, homeowners pay roughly $1,487 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that bill climbs to $1,751, reflecting one of the higher annual tax burdens in the Midlands region.
Higher values mean higher appeal potential
Lancaster County's relatively high property values make it a prime market for assessment appeals, especially as real estate markets fluctuate. Homeowners paying $1,487 annually should obtain a recent appraisal and file an appeal if the county's assessed value exceeds current market conditions.
How Lancaster County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lancaster County
0.50%
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.