Property Tax in South Carolina
Homeowners in South Carolina paid a median of $1,337 in real estate taxes in 2024 on a median home value of $299,500 — an effective rate of 0.45%, below the U.S. rate of 0.89%.
Calculate South Carolina property tax for your home
Estimated property tax on homes in South Carolina
Applying the statewide effective rate of 0.446% to different home values. The last column compares with the same home at the U.S. effective rate.
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly | vs U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $669 | $55.75 | −$666 |
| $250,000 | $1,115 | $92.92 | −$1,110 |
| $300,000 (state median) | $1,338 | $111.50 | −$1,332 |
| $350,000 | $1,561 | $130.08 | −$1,554 |
| $500,000 | $2,230 | $185.83 | −$2,220 |
| $750,000 | $3,345 | $278.75 | −$3,330 |
What it adds to a mortgage payment
On a home at the South Carolina median value of about $300,000, with 10% down and a 30-year loan at an example rate of 6.5%, principal and interest come to $1,706.58 a month and property tax adds $111.50 — about 6% of the combined payment, before insurance. Open this scenario in the mortgage calculator to add insurance, PMI and HOA dues.
How South Carolina compares
South Carolina has the 47th-highest effective rate among the 50 states and DC. Its median bill is higher than in 5 other states and lower than in 45. States with the most similar effective rates: Tennessee (0.45%), Arizona (0.43%), Idaho (0.43%), Nevada (0.47%).
Why your bill may differ
This is a statewide figure. Rates in South Carolina vary by county, city and school district, and your bill depends on your home’s assessed value and any exemptions you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption. Your county assessor or tax collector can give you the exact rate and assessment for a property. When buying, ask how the home will be reassessed after the sale rather than relying on the seller’s current bill.
About this data
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median value of owner-occupied housing units, from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077). These are survey estimates with margins of error, and median taxes are top-coded at $10,000. Read more in property taxes explained.