South Carolina property tax
Effective rate
0.49%
Median home value
$298,029
Average annual tax
$1,460
Rank of 51
#46
1 = highest effective rate
South Carolina's rate is 0.41 points below the national average of 0.90%. On the median-priced South Carolina home, that's about $122 per month added to the mortgage payment.
Estimate your South Carolina property tax
Annual tax—
Monthly escrow—
At the average effective rate of 0.49%. Local county and municipal rates vary.
Tax on typical home values
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly escrow |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,225 | $102 |
| $400,000 | $1,960 | $163 |
| $600,000 | $2,940 | $245 |
How South Carolina compares
Georgia0.77%
North Carolina0.66%
South Carolina (this state)0.49%
National average0.90%
Homestead exemptions & relief
$80,125 homestead exemption for creditor protection; $50,000 exemption off fair market value for age 65+, disabled, or legally blind; complete exemption for seniors on first $50,000 value