Beaufort County, South Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Carolina. Population: 59,671.
The median annual property tax in Beaufort County is $2,022, which is 115% higher than the South Carolina state average and 5% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.50% on a median home value of $407,600. Property taxes represent 2.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,022
+115% vs State
+5% vs US
Median Home Value
$407,600
+125% vs State
+93% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.50%
-7% vs State
-47% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,147
$179/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,854
$155/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,022 +4.9% | 0.50% |
| 2022 | $1,928 +12.9% | 0.51% |
| 2021 | $1,707 +8.1% | 0.52% |
| 2020 | $1,579 +2.5% | 0.51% |
| 2019 | $1,540 | 0.52% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$84,819
per year
Monthly Tax
$169
per month
Other Counties in South Carolina
Dorchester County
Tax: $1,710/yr Rate: 0.58%
Jasper County
Tax: $1,490/yr Rate: 0.55%
Orangeburg County
Tax: $724/yr Rate: 0.66%
Calhoun County
Tax: $630/yr Rate: 0.42%
Georgetown County
Tax: $1,117/yr Rate: 0.43%
Barnwell County
Tax: $717/yr Rate: 0.74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Beaufort County, South Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Beaufort County is $2,022 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.50% on a median home value of $407,600.
How does Beaufort County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Beaufort County are 5% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.50% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Beaufort County? ▼
In Beaufort County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,147 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,854. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Beaufort County? ▼
Property taxes in Beaufort County represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $84,819. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.