Lexington County Property Taxes
Lexington County, South Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
21% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$95/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.52%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$217,700
State avg ▲ $181,398
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,235
$103/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$893
$74/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#23
of 46 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lexington County, South Carolina
Lexington's rate slightly below national median
Lexington County's effective tax rate of 0.522% sits below the national median of 0.71%, placing it around the 30th percentile nationally. Median property taxes of $1,136 represent only 42% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting Lexington's median home value of $217,700 that's well below the national figure.
Lexington slightly above South Carolina average
Lexington County's effective rate of 0.522% sits just below South Carolina's average of 0.542%, placing it near the middle of the state's 46 counties. The median property tax of $1,136 exceeds the state median of $939, reflecting Lexington's relatively strong home values in the Columbia suburbs.
Lexington competitive within Midlands region
Lexington's 0.522% rate sits between Richland (0.497%) and Lancaster (0.499%), making it competitive with neighboring Midlands counties. The median tax of $1,136 reflects Lexington's position as a growing, suburban-influenced county with appreciating property values.
Median Lexington home costs $1,136 yearly
On Lexington's median home value of $217,700 and effective rate of 0.522%, homeowners pay roughly $1,136 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, the effective bill rises to $1,235, positioning Lexington as moderately priced within the Midlands.
Growing county means dynamic appeal opportunities
Lexington's rapid growth and changing property values create frequent assessment mismatches, making appeals particularly worthwhile. Homeowners paying $1,136 or more should compare their assessment to recent comparable sales in their specific subdivision or neighborhood.
How Lexington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lexington County
0.52%
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.