Garden City, South Carolina property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.34%

Homeowners in Garden City, South Carolina paid a median $749 a year in property tax on a median home worth $217,400, an effective rate of about 0.34% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians · Census-designated place

#29 lowest of 179South Carolina places we cover

0.33%Horry County overall
Median tax paid
$749
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$217,400
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.34%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
1.6%
of $47,249 median household income
Owner costs
$1,328/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Garden City vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Garden City0.34%
Horry County0.33%
South Carolina0.48%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Garden City$749
Horry County$944
South Carolina$1,251
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Garden City

At the local 0.34% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$517$43
$250,000$861$72
$350,000$1,206$100
$500,000$1,723$144

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ 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 Garden City, South Carolina?

Homeowners in Garden City, South Carolina paid a median $749 a year in property tax on a median home worth $217,400, an effective rate of about 0.34% (Census 2020–2024).

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

About $861 a year at the 0.34% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

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

Garden City ranks #29 lowest of 179 South Carolina places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.48%. Horry County overall is 0.33%.