Union County, South Carolina Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for South Carolina. Population: 8,131.
The median annual property tax in Union County is $558, which is 41% lower than the South Carolina state average and 71% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.56% on a median home value of $100,000. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$558
-41% vs State
-71% vs US
Median Home Value
$100,000
-45% vs State
-53% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.56%
+4% vs State
-41% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$780
$65/mo
Without Mortgage
$463
$39/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 | $558 -6.5% | 0.56% |
| 2022 | $597 +7.4% | 0.63% |
| 2021 | $556 -0.5% | 0.68% |
| 2020 | $559 +4.5% | 0.70% |
| 2019 | $535 | 0.67% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$41,200
per year
Monthly Tax
$47
per month
Other Counties in South Carolina
Newberry County
Tax: $1,090/yr Rate: 0.69%
Anderson County
Tax: $985/yr Rate: 0.46%
Kershaw County
Tax: $937/yr Rate: 0.49%
Florence County
Tax: $724/yr Rate: 0.44%
Sumter County
Tax: $860/yr Rate: 0.54%
Marlboro County
Tax: $475/yr Rate: 0.64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Union County, South Carolina? ▼
The median annual property tax in Union County is $558 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.56% on a median home value of $100,000.
How does Union County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Union County are 71% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.56% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Union County? ▼
In Union County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $780 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $463. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Union County? ▼
Property taxes in Union County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $41,200. 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.