Edgefield County property tax
Homeowners in Edgefield County, South Carolina typically pay about 0.43% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $875 on a median home value of $202,700.
Typical effective rate
0.43%
higher than 91% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$875
per year
Median home value
$202,700
In SC
#35
of 46 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.43% — 54% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 11% lower than the South Carolina median of 0.48%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,151 for mortgaged homes, $669 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 35th highest effective rate of 46 ranked South Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 9th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Edgefield County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.43%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Edgefield County, SC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Edgefield County is 0.43% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($875) divided by the median home value ($202,700) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Edgefield County?
The median owner-occupied home in Edgefield County is valued at $202,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $875 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,151, versus $669 for homes without one.
How does Edgefield County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Edgefield County's effective rate is 11% lower than the South Carolina median, ranking 35th of 46 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby South Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Edgefield County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all South Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Anderson County | 0.45% | $1,043 |
| 33 | Abbeville County | 0.44% | $782 |
| 34 | Cherokee County | 0.43% | $614 |
| 36 | Florence County | 0.43% | $756 |
| 37 | Chesterfield County | 0.42% | $487 |
| 38 | Darlington County | 0.41% | $652 |
Official data & resources for Edgefield County
- Edgefield County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Edgefield County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Edgefield County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.