What is the property tax rate in Chester County, South Carolina?

Chester County has an effective property tax rate of 0.56%. On a home valued at $158,300, homeowners pay approximately $890 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Chester County?

The median annual property tax payment in Chester County is $890. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,095, while those without a mortgage pay $774.

How does Chester County compare to other counties in South Carolina?

Chester County ranks #12 out of 46 counties in South Carolina for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.56% is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 0.48%.

Chester County Property Tax Rate

South Carolina

0.56%effective rate

Chester County, South Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.56%, which is 39% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $158,300, homeowners pay approximately $890 per year in property taxes. Chester County ranks #12 out of 46 counties in South Carolina for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$890

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$158,300

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.7%

Median income: $52,458

State Rank📍

#12

of 46 counties in SC

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,095

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$774

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Chester County pay on average $321 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Chester County Compares

Chester County

0.56%

South Carolina Average

0.48%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in South Carolina

Allendale

0.88%

Bamberg

0.83%

Hampton

0.80%

Barnwell

0.73%

Newberry

0.67%

Richland

0.67%

Williamsburg

0.66%

Orangeburg

0.65%

South Carolina Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Chester County homeowners

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Legal Residence (Homestead)

Assessed at 4% of fair market value instead of 6% (effectively a one-third reduction)

Primary residence owners

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Over 65/Disabled Homestead

First $50,000 of fair market value exempt from school operating millage

Homeowners age 65+, totally/permanently disabled, or legally blind

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Disabled Veteran

100% exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans

Veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability

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Home Value

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,680

$140/month · Rate: 0.56%

Quick Facts

Population32,182

Owner-Occupied69.7%

National Rank#2416 of 3,135

Median Income$52,458

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.