Cowpens, South Carolina property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.81%

Homeowners in Cowpens, South Carolina paid a median $1,291 a year in property tax on a median home worth $160,300, an effective rate of about 0.81% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#171 lowest of 179South Carolina places we cover

0.55%Spartanburg County overall
Median tax paid
$1,291
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$160,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.81%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
3.3%
of $39,094 median household income
Owner costs
$1,205/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Cowpens vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Cowpens0.81%
Spartanburg County0.55%
South Carolina0.48%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Cowpens$1,291
Spartanburg County$1,274
South Carolina$1,251
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Cowpens

At the local 0.81% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,208$101
$250,000$2,013$168
$350,000$2,819$235
$500,000$4,027$336

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Cowpens, South Carolina?

Homeowners in Cowpens, South Carolina paid a median $1,291 a year in property tax on a median home worth $160,300, an effective rate of about 0.81% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Cowpens?

About $2,013 a year at the 0.81% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Cowpens higher than the rest of South Carolina?

Cowpens ranks #171 lowest of 179 South Carolina places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.48%. Spartanburg County overall is 0.55%.