Chesterfield County, South Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Carolina. Population: 12,577.
The median annual property tax in Chesterfield County is $468, which is 50% lower than the South Carolina state average and 76% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $101,400. Property taxes represent 1.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$468
-50% vs State
-76% vs US
Median Home Value
$101,400
-44% vs State
-52% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.46%
-15% vs State
-52% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$665
$55/mo
Without Mortgage
$369
$31/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 | $468 +1.1% | 0.46% |
| 2022 | $463 +9.2% | 0.51% |
| 2021 | $424 +7.6% | 0.51% |
| 2020 | $394 +5.3% | 0.46% |
| 2019 | $374 | 0.46% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$47,620
per year
Monthly Tax
$39
per month
Other Counties in South Carolina
Florence County
Tax: $724/yr Rate: 0.44%
Charleston County
Tax: $1,864/yr Rate: 0.41%
Edgefield County
Tax: $877/yr Rate: 0.45%
Aiken County
Tax: $862/yr Rate: 0.43%
Newberry County
Tax: $1,090/yr Rate: 0.69%
Colleton County
Tax: $883/yr Rate: 0.61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Chesterfield County, South Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Chesterfield County is $468 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.46% on a median home value of $101,400.
How does Chesterfield County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Chesterfield County are 76% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.46% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Chesterfield County? ▼
In Chesterfield County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $665 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $369. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Chesterfield County? ▼
Property taxes in Chesterfield County represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $47,620. 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.