Tennessee property tax
South region · 95 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Tennessee has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.60% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -44.8% versus the US average of 1.08%, below the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $1,580 on a median home worth around $271,026. Tennessee ranks #37 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Shelby County is highest at 1.03% and Cumberland County is lowest at 0.31%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Tennessee property tax at a glance
| Figure | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.60% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.50% |
| Typical median bill | $1,580 |
| Typical median home value | $271,026 |
| Versus US average rate | -44.8% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #37 |
| Counties | 95 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Tennessee counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Tennessee, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 95 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelby County | $2,376 | $229,700 | 1.03% |
| 2 | Haywood County | $854 | $119,600 | 0.71% |
| 3 | Lake County | $758 | $107,000 | 0.71% |
| 4 | Gibson County | $1,016 | $149,700 | 0.68% |
| 5 | Montgomery County | $1,671 | $248,300 | 0.67% |
| 6 | Hamilton County | $1,888 | $282,100 | 0.67% |
| 7 | Carroll County | $809 | $122,100 | 0.66% |
| 8 | Lauderdale County | $808 | $122,100 | 0.66% |
| 9 | Hardeman County | $762 | $116,800 | 0.65% |
| 10 | Crockett County | $865 | $134,100 | 0.65% |
| 11 | Cocke County | $911 | $141,800 | 0.64% |
| 12 | Sullivan County | $1,205 | $190,800 | 0.63% |
| 13 | Anderson County | $1,333 | $215,800 | 0.62% |
| 14 | Davidson County | $2,390 | $386,600 | 0.62% |
| 15 | Clay County | $841 | $136,900 | 0.61% |
| 16 | Madison County | $1,161 | $189,700 | 0.61% |
| 17 | Coffee County | $1,378 | $227,300 | 0.61% |
| 18 | Dyer County | $966 | $159,500 | 0.61% |
| 19 | Benton County | $717 | $123,400 | 0.58% |
| 20 | Morgan County | $837 | $144,000 | 0.58% |
| 21 | Perry County | $660 | $113,800 | 0.58% |
| 22 | Houston County | $861 | $150,100 | 0.57% |
| 23 | Unicoi County | $960 | $168,200 | 0.57% |
| 24 | Obion County | $697 | $122,700 | 0.57% |
| 25 | Hickman County | $1,089 | $192,000 | 0.57% |
| 26 | Franklin County | $1,218 | $215,700 | 0.56% |
| 27 | Polk County | $770 | $136,400 | 0.56% |
| 28 | Hawkins County | $940 | $166,900 | 0.56% |
| 29 | Roane County | $1,172 | $212,300 | 0.55% |
| 30 | Washington County | $1,278 | $231,700 | 0.55% |
| 31 | Marshall County | $1,334 | $246,100 | 0.54% |
| 32 | Weakley County | $737 | $136,300 | 0.54% |
| 33 | Chester County | $837 | $155,200 | 0.54% |
| 34 | Wayne County | $683 | $126,600 | 0.54% |
| 35 | Sumner County | $1,944 | $364,000 | 0.53% |
| 36 | Lawrence County | $940 | $176,700 | 0.53% |
| 37 | Carter County | $833 | $157,200 | 0.53% |
| 38 | Scott County | $616 | $116,800 | 0.53% |
| 39 | Putnam County | $1,299 | $246,800 | 0.53% |
| 40 | Tipton County | $1,158 | $220,100 | 0.53% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Tennessee compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (this state) | 0.60% | $1,580 | -44.8% |
| Delaware | 0.59% | $1,926 | -45.6% |
| Arkansas | 0.59% | $1,069 | -45.7% |
| District of Columbia | 0.58% | $4,180 | -46.6% |
| Wyoming | 0.57% | $1,794 | -47.1% |
| Idaho | 0.55% | $2,047 | -49.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Tennessee?
Tennessee's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.60% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -44.8% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $1,580 on a $271,026 home. It ranks #37 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Tennessee county has the highest property tax?
In Tennessee, Shelby County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.03% (median tax $2,376). The lowest is Cumberland County at 0.31%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Tennessee?
Tennessee is low on property tax at a 0.60% effective rate, below the US average effective rate. The median Tennessee home is worth about $271,026 and the median bill is around $1,580. Rates vary widely between its 95 counties.
How is the Tennessee property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.50%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20