Walterboro City Property Records in South Carolina

Walterboro property records document ownership, transfers, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax history, liens, and related land information for properties within Walterboro, South Carolina. Because Walterboro is located in Colleton County, most official property records are maintained at the county level. Users can access deeds, mortgages, plats, and other recorded instruments through the Colleton County Register of Deeds. Ownership details, parcel data, assessed values, and property characteristics are typically available from the Colleton County Assessor’s Office. Property tax bills, payment history, and delinquency information can be obtained from the Colleton County Treasurer’s Office. Court-related property matters, such as judgments, foreclosures, or certain liens, may be found through the Colleton County Clerk of Court or searchable court resources provided by the South Carolina Judicial Branch. For zoning, permits, or local land-use questions, users may also contact the City of Walterboro.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$48,366
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$170,500
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,120
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.66%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$865 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
50%
Population
Population:
5,490

Walterboro Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Walterboro, South Carolina, using counts from several crime categories. It includes violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault, as well as property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

Walterboro reported 2 murders, 6 robberies, and 46 assaults in the violent crime categories. Property crimes totaled 294, including 24 burglaries and 17 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show how many incidents were reported in each category, giving readers a general picture of reported crime in Walterboro. Because they are raw counts, they do not account for differences in population size.

Robberies
Robberies:
6
Burglary
Burglary:
24
Murder
Murder:
2
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
17
Theft
Theft:
253
Assault
Assault:
46
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
1

What Is the Population Profile of Walterboro

Walterboro's racial and ethnic composition shows that Black residents are the largest group, at 48% (2,639 people), followed by White residents at 40% (2,183 people) and Hispanic residents at 8% (434 people). Asian residents account for 3% (162 people) and Two or more races for 1% (72 people).

Black
48%
2,639
White
40%
2,183
Hispanic
8%
434
Asian
3%
162
Two + Races
1%
72
Other Race
0%
0
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Walterboro, Ratings Compared Across South Carolina C

Walterboro's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. Diversity earns the highest grade at A, followed by Cost of Living at B+ and Weather at B+. Other notable ratings include Good for Retirees (B), Access to Coffee Shops (B-), Public Schools (C-), and Walkability (C-). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
C+
Nightlife
Nightlife
C+
Weather
Weather
B+
Commute
Commute
C
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
C+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
C-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
C+
Housing
Housing
C
Jobs
Jobs
C-
Walkability
Walkability
C-

How Educated Is Walterboro

Walterboro's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (34%), Below High School (19%), and Bachelor Degree (13%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
34%
Below High School
19%
Some College
13%
Bachelor Degree
13%
Associate Degree
9%
Masters Degree
4%
Doctorate
0.42%

When Were Homes Built

Walterboro's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (39%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (30%) and 1940 - 1959 (15%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
39%
1980 - 1999
30%
1940 - 1959
15%
2000 - Present
9%
Before 1939
7%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Walterboro's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (44%), followed by 3 Bedrooms (37%) and 4 Bedrooms (9%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

2 Bedrooms
44%
3 Bedrooms
37%
4 Bedrooms
9%
1 Bedroom
7%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%
No Bedrooms
0.92%

What Is the Average Age

Walterboro's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (18%), Under 10 (15%), and 55 - 64 (15%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
18%
Under 10
15%
55 - 64
15%
25 - 34
14%
45 - 54
13%
18 - 24
8%
10 - 17
8%
35 - 44
8%

Property Market Trends at Walterboro

Walterboro's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $170,500. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $865 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Walterboro's dynamic real estate landscape.

Walterboro Assessor Office

Colleton County Assessor’s office

Street:
31 Klein Street
City:
Walterboro
County:
Colleton
State:
SC
Zip Code:
29488
Phone:
843-549-1213
Fax:
843-549-6185
Hours:
Monday-Friday (8AM - 5PM)

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