Free South Carolina (SC) property tax calculator with 2026-specific rates. Calculate your exact property tax using real South Carolina data.
The average effective property tax rate in South Carolina is 0.55%. On a home valued at $270,000 (the state median), this equates to approximately $1,485 per year in property taxes.
Property taxes in South Carolina are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate. The effective rate averages 0.55% statewide, though rates vary by county and municipality.
South Carolina's average effective property tax rate of 0.55% is below the national average, making it one of the more affordable states for property taxes. The national average effective property tax rate is approximately 1.1%.