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Lexington County, SC Property Tax Calculator
Lexington County homeowners pay a median $1,151 a year in property tax, 0.49% of a median $234,500 home: above South Carolina's 0.48% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Lexington County by home value, at 0.49%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $120,000 | $589 | $49 |
| $180,000 | $884 | $74 |
| $230,000 | $1,129 | $94 |
| $350,000 | $1,719 | $143 |
| $470,000 | $2,308 | $192 |
Lexington County against South Carolina and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington County | 0.49% | $1,151 | $234,500 | $77,408 |
| 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 Lexington 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.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Lexington County?
The effective rate is 0.49%: a median $1,151 a year on a median $234,500 home. That's the 9th highest of the 24 South Carolina counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Lexington County?
About $1,964 a year, $164 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Lexington County compare with the rest of South Carolina?
Its rate is above the state's 0.48%. Across South Carolina, covered counties range from 0.33% to 0.67%.
How do I lower my Lexington 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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