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

Clarendon County has an effective property tax rate of 0.56%. On a home valued at $158,000, homeowners pay approximately $883 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Clarendon County?

The median annual property tax payment in Clarendon County is $883. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,096, while those without a mortgage pay $744.

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

Clarendon County ranks #13 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%.

Clarendon County Property Tax Rate

South Carolina

0.56%effective rate

Clarendon 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 $158,000, homeowners pay approximately $883 per year in property taxes. Clarendon County ranks #13 out of 46 counties in South Carolina for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$883

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$158,000

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.69%

Median income: $52,401

State Rank📍

#13

of 46 counties in SC

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,096

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$744

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Clarendon County pay on average $352 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Clarendon County Compares

Clarendon 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 Clarendon 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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Estimate your annual property tax in Clarendon County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,680

$140/month · Rate: 0.56%

Quick Facts

Population30,986

Owner-Occupied56%

National Rank#2417 of 3,135

Median Income$52,401

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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.