What is the property tax rate in Sumter, SC?

Sumter has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.57%. On a median home valued at $188,400, homeowners pay approximately $1,081 per year in property taxes.

How does Sumter compare to Sumter County?

Sumter's effective rate of 0.57% is 8% higher than the Sumter County average of 0.53%. The county-wide median annual tax is $881, while Sumter homeowners pay an estimated $1,081.

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

Based on Sumter's effective rate of 0.57%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,710 per year, or about $143 per month.

Sumter Property Tax Rate

Sumter County, South Carolina

0.57%effective rate

Sumter is located in Sumter County, South Carolina. Homeowners in Sumter pay a median of $1,081 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $188,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.57%. This is 8% higher than the Sumter County average of 0.53%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.57%

vs 0.53% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,081

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$188,400

2024 estimate

Population📍

43,065

Sumter, SC

How Sumter Compares

Sumter

0.57%

Sumter County Average

0.53%

South Carolina Average

0.48%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Sumter

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,710

$142/month · Rate: 0.57%

Sumter 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.