Isle of Palms, 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
0.22%

Homeowners in Isle of Palms, South Carolina paid a median $3,480 a year in property tax on a median home worth $1,581,300, an effective rate of about 0.22% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#13 lowest of 179South Carolina places we cover

0.39%Charleston County overall
Median tax paid
$3,480
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$1,581,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.22%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
2.2%
of $156,979 median household income
Owner costs
$3,777/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Isle of Palms vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Isle of Palms0.22%
Charleston County0.39%
South Carolina0.48%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Isle of Palms$3,480
Charleston County$1,901
South Carolina$1,251
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Isle of Palms

At the local 0.22% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$330$28
$250,000$550$46
$350,000$770$64
$500,000$1,100$92

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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 Isle of Palms, South Carolina?

Homeowners in Isle of Palms, South Carolina paid a median $3,480 a year in property tax on a median home worth $1,581,300, an effective rate of about 0.22% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Isle of Palms?

About $550 a year at the 0.22% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

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

Isle of Palms ranks #13 lowest of 179 South Carolina places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.48%. Charleston County overall is 0.39%.