Tennessee Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 95 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$1,049
Average Rate
0.47%
Average Home Value
$223,385
County tax atlas
Tennessee property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
95/95
Avg rate
0.47%
Avg bill
$1,049
Avg home
$223,385
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$1,049
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.47%Low
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$223,385
National avg $281,900
Counties
95
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Tennessee
Tennessee taxes rank well below national average
Tennessee homeowners pay an effective property tax rate of 0.511%, less than half the national median of 1.03%—placing the state among the 10 most tax-friendly in America. This advantage compounds: the median property tax bill of $1,016 statewide is just 38% of the $2,690 national median, even though Tennessee's median home value ($201,611) is only 28% lower than the national median ($281,900).
Tax rates vary dramatically across 95 counties
Cumberland County's effective rate of 0.307% is the state's most affordable, while Shelby County (Memphis area) reaches 1.034%—more than triple the lowest rate. Median tax bills range from $519 in Fentress County to $2,891 in Williamson County, a variation of 457%, showing where you live in Tennessee dramatically affects your property tax burden.
A typical Tennessee home costs $1,016 annually to tax
The median Tennessee homeowner pays $1,016 per year on a $201,611 home—a striking bargain compared to the national median of $2,690 for a more expensive house. This means a middle-class family can own a reasonably valued home and spend roughly $85 monthly on property taxes, freeing up household budget for other needs.
Wealthy suburbs and metro areas carry higher bills
Williamson County (Nashville suburbs), Davidson County (Nashville proper), and Shelby County (Memphis) are the state's three highest-tax counties, all with median bills exceeding $2,376—yet Williamson's effective rate (0.429%) remains below the national median. Rural counties like Fentress and Hancock drive the state's overall advantage, with bills under $533 and effective rates around 0.35–0.45%.
Tennessee offers low-tax living for budget-conscious homeowners
Tennessee ranks as a low-tax state overall, with effective rates less than half the national average and bills roughly one-third of the national median—making it attractive for retirees, first-time buyers, and those seeking affordable homeownership. The trade-off: highest-tax counties like Shelby still exceed the national median rate, so location within Tennessee matters significantly for your bottom line.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.