Fairfield County, South Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Carolina. Population: 6,668.
The median annual property tax in Fairfield County is $683, which is 27% lower than the South Carolina state average and 64% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.53% on a median home value of $129,100. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$683
-27% vs State
-64% vs US
Median Home Value
$129,100
-29% vs State
-39% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.53%
-2% vs State
-44% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,123
$94/mo
Without Mortgage
$533
$44/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 | $683 +9.8% | 0.53% |
| 2022 | $622 +5.8% | 0.50% |
| 2021 | $588 +5.9% | 0.53% |
| 2020 | $555 -0.9% | 0.52% |
| 2019 | $560 | 0.54% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$46,972
per year
Monthly Tax
$57
per month
Other Counties in South Carolina
Berkeley County
Tax: $1,343/yr Rate: 0.48%
Saluda County
Tax: $700/yr Rate: 0.57%
Lancaster County
Tax: $1,487/yr Rate: 0.50%
Georgetown County
Tax: $1,117/yr Rate: 0.43%
Aiken County
Tax: $862/yr Rate: 0.43%
Lee County
Tax: $579/yr Rate: 0.57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Fairfield County, South Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Fairfield County is $683 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.53% on a median home value of $129,100.
How does Fairfield County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Fairfield County are 64% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.53% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Fairfield County? ▼
In Fairfield County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,123 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $533. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Fairfield County? ▼
Property taxes in Fairfield County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $46,972. 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.