Homeowners in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina paid a median $2,300 a year in property tax on a median home worth $748,500, an effective rate of about 0.31% (Census 2020–2024).
0.39%Charleston County overall
Mount Pleasant vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Mount Pleasant
At the local 0.31% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $461 | $38 |
| $250,000 | $768 | $64 |
| $350,000 | $1,075 | $90 |
| $500,000 | $1,536 | $128 |
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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.
Major Cities & Counties in South Carolina
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Charleston pop. 154,338
- Columbia pop. 139,643
- North Charleston pop. 119,913
- Rock Hill pop. 75,259
- Greenville pop. 72,935
- Summerville pop. 51,654
- Goose Creek pop. 48,078
- Sumter pop. 43,053
- Greer pop. 41,536
- Greenville County pop. 548,166
- Richland County pop. 422,117
- Charleston County pop. 420,264
- Horry County pop. 383,016
- Spartanburg County pop. 347,852
- Lexington County pop. 304,887
- York County pop. 293,673
- Berkeley County pop. 246,802
- Anderson County pop. 210,478
- Beaufort County pop. 195,289
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?
Homeowners in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina paid a median $2,300 a year in property tax on a median home worth $748,500, an effective rate of about 0.31% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Mount Pleasant?
About $768 a year at the 0.31% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Mount Pleasant higher than the rest of South Carolina?
Mount Pleasant ranks #16 lowest of 179 South Carolina places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.48%. Charleston County overall is 0.39%.