York 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
0.48%

Homeowners in York County, South Carolina paid a median $1,740 a year in property tax on a median home worth $361,300, an effective rate of about 0.48% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#20 lowest of 46South Carolina counties by effective rate

0.48%South Carolina statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$1,740
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$361,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.48%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
2.0%
of $89,095 median household income
Owner costs
$1,768/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How York County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

York County0.48%
South Carolina0.48%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

York County$1,740
South Carolina$1,251
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.48% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$722$60
$250,000$1,204$100
$350,000$1,686$140
$500,000$2,408$201

Cities and towns in York County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Rock Hill$1,543$295,1000.52%
Fort Mill$3,385$487,5000.69%
Lake Wylie$1,970$485,6000.41%
Tega Cay$3,221$529,2000.61%
Clover$1,686$295,7000.57%
Newport$1,399$342,0000.41%
India Hook$1,551$348,3000.45%
Sharon$747$222,2000.34%

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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 York County, South Carolina?

Homeowners in York County, South Carolina paid a median $1,740 a year in property tax on a median home worth $361,300, an effective rate of about 0.48% (Census 2020–2024).

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

About $1,445 a year ($120 a month) at the 0.48% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is York County property tax high?

It ranks #20 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 York County?

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