Property Tax by County in South Carolina (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates, median home values, and annual tax bills for every county in South Carolina.
Last reviewed:
State Avg Rate
0.54%
effective rate
Counties
46
in dataset
Highest Rate
0.88%
Allendale
Lowest Rate
0.34%
Horry
All Counties in South Carolina
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home | Avg Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville County | 0.49% | $147K | $717 |
| Aiken County | 0.43% | $200K | $862 |
| Allendale County | 0.88% | $62K | $542 |
| Anderson County | 0.46% | $212K | $985 |
| Bamberg County | 0.83% | $96K | $796 |
| Barnwell County | 0.74% | $97K | $717 |
| Beaufort County | 0.50% | $408K | $2,022 |
| Berkeley County | 0.48% | $280K | $1,343 |
| Calhoun County | 0.42% | $149K | $630 |
| Charleston County | 0.41% | $451K | $1,864 |
| Cherokee County | 0.44% | $135K | $590 |
| Chester County | 0.59% | $144K | $846 |
| Chesterfield County | 0.46% | $101K | $468 |
| Clarendon County | 0.58% | $147K | $848 |
| Colleton County | 0.61% | $146K | $883 |
| Darlington County | 0.43% | $141K | $604 |
| Dillon County | 0.50% | $84K | $425 |
| Dorchester County | 0.58% | $294K | $1,710 |
| Edgefield County | 0.45% | $194K | $877 |
| Fairfield County | 0.53% | $129K | $683 |
| Florence County | 0.44% | $166K | $724 |
| Georgetown County | 0.43% | $262K | $1,117 |
| Greenville County | 0.53% | $274K | $1,445 |
| Greenwood County | 0.58% | $166K | $973 |
| Hampton County | 0.81% | $102K | $826 |
| Horry County | 0.34% | $260K | $879 |
| Jasper County | 0.55% | $269K | $1,490 |
| Kershaw County | 0.49% | $192K | $937 |
| Lancaster County | 0.50% | $298K | $1,487 |
| Laurens County | 0.44% | $154K | $673 |
| Lee County | 0.57% | $102K | $579 |
| Lexington County | 0.52% | $218K | $1,136 |
| Marion County | 0.46% | $87K | $397 |
| Marlboro County | 0.64% | $74K | $475 |
| McCormick County | 0.64% | $159K | $1,014 |
| Newberry County | 0.69% | $158K | $1,090 |
| Oconee County | 0.39% | $217K | $856 |
| Orangeburg County | 0.66% | $110K | $724 |
| Pickens County | 0.38% | $216K | $821 |
| Richland County | 0.70% | $224K | $1,569 |
| Saluda County | 0.57% | $123K | $700 |
| Spartanburg County | 0.56% | $216K | $1,217 |
| Sumter County | 0.54% | $160K | $860 |
| Union County | 0.56% | $100K | $558 |
| Williamsburg County | 0.66% | $95K | $630 |
| York County | 0.50% | $323K | $1,602 |
Data: Effective rates are based on 2023 ACS 5-year estimates (median annual tax ÷ median home value). Rates reflect all local levies. Individual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions, and millage rates. Rates are color-coded vs. the South Carolina average of 0.54% — red = above, green = below.