| County | Median Property Taxes ↓ | With Mortgage | Without Mortgage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County | $2,022 | $2,147 | $1,854 |
| Charleston County | $1,864 | $1,968 | $1,569 |
| Dorchester County | $1,710 | $1,882 | $1,274 |
| York County | $1,602 | $1,809 | $1,172 |
| Richland County | $1,569 | $1,697 | $1,284 |
| Jasper County | $1,490 | $2,083 | $1,159 |
| Lancaster County | $1,487 | $1,751 | $1,030 |
| Greenville County | $1,445 | $1,573 | $1,232 |
| Berkeley County | $1,343 | $1,476 | $1,002 |
| Spartanburg County | $1,217 | $1,356 | $949 |
| Lexington County | $1,136 | $1,235 | $893 |
| Georgetown County | $1,117 | $1,280 | $861 |
| Newberry County | $1,090 | $1,245 | $934 |
| McCormick County | $1,014 | $1,547 | $793 |
| Anderson County | $985 | $1,188 | $720 |
| Greenwood County | $973 | $1,148 | $792 |
| Kershaw County | $937 | $1,113 | $674 |
| Colleton County | $883 | $1,220 | $657 |
| Horry County | $879 | $956 | $756 |
| Edgefield County | $877 | $1,151 | $662 |
| Aiken County | $862 | $987 | $667 |
| Sumter County | $860 | $1,106 | $590 |
| Oconee County | $856 | $1,017 | $712 |
| Clarendon County | $848 | $1,080 | $680 |
| Chester County | $846 | $1,014 | $717 |
| Hampton County | $826 | $1,191 | $697 |
| Pickens County | $821 | $1,015 | $634 |
| Bamberg County | $796 | $999 | $654 |
| Florence County | $724 | $898 | $527 |
| Orangeburg County | $724 | $996 | $548 |
| Abbeville County | $717 | $906 | $543 |
| Barnwell County | $717 | $1,003 | $487 |
| Saluda County | $700 | $1,053 | $461 |
| Fairfield County | $683 | $1,123 | $533 |
| Laurens County | $673 | $980 | $488 |
| Calhoun County | $630 | $811 | $523 |
| Williamsburg County | $630 | $884 | $516 |
| Darlington County | $604 | $744 | $481 |
| Cherokee County | $590 | $728 | $461 |
| Lee County | $579 | $781 | $495 |
| Union County | $558 | $780 | $463 |
| Allendale County | $542 | $585 | $454 |
| Marlboro County | $475 | $697 | $399 |
| Chesterfield County | $468 | $665 | $369 |
| Dillon County | $425 | $600 | $356 |
| Marion County | $397 | $531 | $350 |
In South Carolina, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 46 counties is $938.93. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. South Carolina residents typically pay lower property taxes compared to the national average.
Leading the state in property tax rates, Beaufort County County residents contribute a median of $2,022 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $2,147, while those who own their homes outright still pay $1,854. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.
At the other end of the spectrum, Marion County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $397. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $531 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $350. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.