How much are property taxes in Sullivan's Island, SC?
Homeowners in Sullivan's Island, SC pay a median of $8,533 (±$1,650) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $8,272.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $10,000 or more.
In Sullivan's Island, the median real estate tax went from $5,793 in 2015–2019 to $8,533 in 2020–2024 (+47.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $8,533 (±$1,650)
- With a mortgage
- $8,272
- Without a mortgage
- $10,000 or more
Real estate taxes in Sullivan's Island against Charleston County, its state and the nation
| Sullivan's Island | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,533 (±$1,650) | $1,901 (±$31) | $1,251 (±$7) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $8,272 (±$1,803) | $1,989 (±$45) | $1,444 (±$10) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $10,000 or more | $1,661 (±$68) | $913 (±$10) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $2,000,000 or more | $489,100 (±$9,282) | $259,000 (±$1,421) | $332,700 |
In Sullivan's Island, the median real estate tax is higher than in Charleston County ($1,901).
It is also higher than in South Carolina ($1,251).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Charleston County, Sullivan's Island ranks 1 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2 of 363.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How property taxes in Sullivan's Island have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,793 (±$727) | $8,533 (±$1,650) | +47.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Sullivan's Island
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan's Island | — | $8,533 (±$1,650) | — |
| Mount Pleasant | 3.3 mi | $2,300 (±$81) | Lower |
| Isle of Palms | 5.1 mi | $3,480 (±$447) | Lower |
| James Island | 6.6 mi | $1,784 (±$106) | Lower |
| Charleston | 9.1 mi | $2,214 (±$86) | Lower |
| Folly Beach | 10 mi | $3,318 (±$601) | Lower |
| Hanahan | 15 mi | $1,467 (±$87) | Lower |
| North Charleston | 17 mi | $1,527 (±$107) | Lower |
| Awendaw | 17 mi | $1,459 (±$510) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mount Pleasant, SC ($2,300), Isle of Palms, SC ($3,480), James Island, SC ($1,784).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Charleston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sullivan's Island | $8,533 (±$1,650) |
| 2 | Kiawah Island | $8,349 (±$1,836) |
| 3 | Seabrook Island | $3,970 (±$440) |
| 4 | Isle of Palms | $3,480 (±$447) |
| 5 | Folly Beach | $3,318 (±$601) |
| 6 | Meggett | $2,713 (±$860) |
| 7 | Mount Pleasant | $2,300 (±$81) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Charleston County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sullivan's Island
How much are property taxes in Sullivan's Island?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sullivan's Island, SC is $8,533 (±$1,650) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have property taxes in Sullivan's Island gone up?
In Sullivan's Island, the median real estate tax went from $5,793 in 2015–2019 to $8,533 in 2020–2024 (+47.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Sullivan's Island higher than in Charleston County?
In Sullivan's Island, the median real estate tax is higher than in Charleston County ($1,901).
It is also higher than in South Carolina ($1,251).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sullivan's Island town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sullivan's Island town, South Carolina
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sullivan's Island town, South Carolina
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sullivan's Island town, South Carolina
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sullivan's Island town, South Carolina
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Sullivan's Island town, South Carolina (place:70090, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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