Darlington County, SC Property Tax Calculator
Darlington County homeowners pay a median $652 a year in property tax, 0.41% of a median $158,200 home: below South Carolina's 0.48% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Darlington County by home value, at 0.41%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $824 | $69 |
| $300,000 | $1,236 | $103 |
| $400,000 | $1,648 | $137 |
| $500,000 | $2,060 | $172 |
| $750,000 | $3,090 | $258 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,120 | $343 |
Darlington County against South Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington County | 0.41% | $652 | $158,200 | $48,581 |
| South Carolina | 0.48% | $1,251 | $259,000 | $69,324 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Darlington County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Darlington County?
The effective rate is 0.41%: a median $652 a year on a median $158,200 home. That's the 17th highest of the 24 South Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Darlington County?
About $1,648 a year, $137 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Darlington County compare with the rest of South Carolina?
Its rate is below the state's 0.48%. Across South Carolina, covered counties range from 0.33% to 0.67%.
How do I lower my Darlington County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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- Kershaw County
- Berkeley County
- Anderson County
- Cherokee County
- Florence County
- Aiken County
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