What is the property tax rate in Aiken, SC?

Aiken has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.46%. On a median home valued at $261,800, homeowners pay approximately $1,207 per year in property taxes.

How does Aiken compare to Aiken County?

Aiken's effective rate of 0.46% is 12% higher than the Aiken County average of 0.41%. The county-wide median annual tax is $897, while Aiken homeowners pay an estimated $1,207.

How much are property taxes in Aiken on a $300,000 home?

Based on Aiken's effective rate of 0.46%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,380 per year, or about $115 per month.

Aiken Property Tax Rate

Aiken County, South Carolina

0.46%effective rate

Aiken is located in Aiken County, South Carolina. Homeowners in Aiken pay a median of $1,207 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $261,800, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.46%. This is 12% higher than the Aiken County average of 0.41%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.46%

vs 0.41% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,207

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$261,800

2024 estimate

Population📍

32,334

Aiken, SC

How Aiken Compares

Aiken

0.46%

Aiken County Average

0.41%

South Carolina Average

0.48%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Aiken

Property taxes in Aiken are collected by Aiken County. Tax exemptions available to Aiken County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Aiken. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Aiken County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,380

$115/month · Rate: 0.46%

Aiken County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.