York County Property Taxes
York County, South Carolina
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
70.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$134/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$322,700
State avg ▲ $181,398
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,809
$151/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,172
$98/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#20
of 46 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in York County, South Carolina
York has South Carolina's lowest tax rate
York County's 0.496% effective rate is the lowest among all six counties and ranks it in the bottom 25% nationally, well below the national median of 0.86%. The median property tax of $1,602 remains 60% below the national median of $2,690.
Notably below South Carolina average
At 0.496%, York's rate runs 9% lower than the state average of 0.542%, making it one of South Carolina's most tax-friendly counties. Despite collecting a higher median tax ($1,602 vs. state median of $939), the rate advantage is striking.
Clear winner in the six-county comparison
York's 0.496% rate beats all peers—Sumter (0.539%), Union (0.558%), Saluda (0.568%), Spartanburg (0.563%), and Williamsburg (0.662%). The advantage stems from both a favorable rate and higher median property values.
York homeowners pay $1,602 median annually
With the region's highest median home value of $322,700, York residents pay approximately $1,602 annually in property taxes—about $134 per month. Including mortgage escrow, the typical bill reaches $1,809 per year.
Even at low rates, appeal if overassessed
York County's favorable tax rate doesn't guarantee your specific property isn't overvalued. Review your assessment against comparable sales and request a free appeal if you believe your home is assessed above market value.
How York County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
York 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.