Greenwood County, 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
0.53%

Homeowners in Greenwood County, South Carolina paid a median $964 a year in property tax on a median home worth $180,500, an effective rate of about 0.53% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#28 lowest of 46South Carolina counties by effective rate

0.48%South Carolina statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$964
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$180,500
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.53%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
1.8%
of $52,830 median household income
Owner costs
$1,227/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Greenwood County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Greenwood County0.53%
South Carolina0.48%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Greenwood County$964
South Carolina$1,251
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.53% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$801$67
$250,000$1,335$111
$350,000$1,869$156
$500,000$2,670$223

Cities and towns in Greenwood County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Greenwood$1,025$136,3000.75%
Ninety Six$977$121,0000.81%
Ware Shoals$560$82,0000.68%

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Related

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 Greenwood County, South Carolina?

Homeowners in Greenwood County, South Carolina paid a median $964 a year in property tax on a median home worth $180,500, an effective rate of about 0.53% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Greenwood County?

About $1,602 a year ($134 a month) at the 0.53% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Greenwood County property tax high?

It ranks #28 lowest of 46 South Carolina counties. The state median effective rate is 0.48% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Greenwood County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Greenwood County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.