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

Newberry County has an effective property tax rate of 0.67%. On a home valued at $173,300, homeowners pay approximately $1,154 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Newberry County?

The median annual property tax payment in Newberry County is $1,154. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,350, while those without a mortgage pay $972.

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

Newberry County ranks #5 out of 46 counties in South Carolina for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.67% is 40% higher than the South Carolina average of 0.48%.

Newberry County Property Tax Rate

South Carolina

0.67%effective rate

Newberry County, South Carolina has an effective property tax rate of 0.67%, which is 27% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $173,300, homeowners pay approximately $1,154 per year in property taxes. Newberry County ranks #5 out of 46 counties in South Carolina for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,154

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$173,300

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.87%

Median income: $61,780

State Rank📍

of 46 counties in SC

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,350

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$972

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Newberry County pay on average $378 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Newberry County Compares

Newberry County

0.67%

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 Newberry 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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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,010

$168/month · Rate: 0.67%

Quick Facts

Population38,435

Owner-Occupied60.4%

National Rank#2006 of 3,135

Median Income$61,780

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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.