Oconee County, South Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Carolina. Population: 25,380.
The median annual property tax in Oconee County is $856, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina state average and 55% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.39% on a median home value of $217,200. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$856
-9% vs State
-55% vs US
Median Home Value
$217,200
+20% vs State
+3% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.39%
-28% vs State
-59% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,017
$85/mo
Without Mortgage
$712
$59/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 | $856 +6.5% | 0.39% |
| 2022 | $804 +5.8% | 0.42% |
| 2021 | $760 +3.3% | 0.45% |
| 2020 | $736 +1.5% | 0.45% |
| 2019 | $725 | 0.45% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$60,193
per year
Monthly Tax
$71
per month
Other Counties in South Carolina
Florence County
Tax: $724/yr Rate: 0.44%
Kershaw County
Tax: $937/yr Rate: 0.49%
Williamsburg County
Tax: $630/yr Rate: 0.66%
Aiken County
Tax: $862/yr Rate: 0.43%
Anderson County
Tax: $985/yr Rate: 0.46%
Greenville County
Tax: $1,445/yr Rate: 0.53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Oconee County, South Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Oconee County is $856 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.39% on a median home value of $217,200.
How does Oconee County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Oconee County are 55% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.39% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Oconee County? ▼
In Oconee County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,017 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $712. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Oconee County? ▼
Property taxes in Oconee County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $60,193. 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.