| County | Median Property Taxes ↓ | With Mortgage | Without Mortgage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson County | $2,891 | $2,899 | $2,875 |
| Davidson County | $2,390 | $2,376 | $2,420 |
| Shelby County | $2,376 | $2,548 | $1,962 |
| Sumner County | $1,944 | $1,952 | $1,926 |
| Hamilton County | $1,888 | $1,878 | $1,905 |
| Rutherford County | $1,757 | $1,770 | $1,715 |
| Wilson County | $1,743 | $1,804 | $1,617 |
| Montgomery County | $1,671 | $1,715 | $1,550 |
| Robertson County | $1,547 | $1,565 | $1,524 |
| Cheatham County | $1,479 | $1,526 | $1,410 |
| Maury County | $1,476 | $1,447 | $1,539 |
| Blount County | $1,387 | $1,435 | $1,306 |
| Coffee County | $1,378 | $1,451 | $1,298 |
| Dickson County | $1,369 | $1,430 | $1,257 |
| Marshall County | $1,334 | $1,333 | $1,335 |
| Anderson County | $1,333 | $1,356 | $1,294 |
| Knox County | $1,332 | $1,364 | $1,269 |
| Putnam County | $1,299 | $1,329 | $1,262 |
| Washington County | $1,278 | $1,308 | $1,235 |
| Bedford County | $1,274 | $1,259 | $1,305 |
| Moore County | $1,252 | $1,693 | $1,031 |
| Franklin County | $1,218 | $1,220 | $1,217 |
| Sullivan County | $1,205 | $1,288 | $1,111 |
| Trousdale County | $1,200 | $1,150 | $1,324 |
| Bradley County | $1,174 | $1,263 | $1,020 |
| Roane County | $1,172 | $1,223 | $1,087 |
| Loudon County | $1,163 | $1,147 | $1,190 |
| Madison County | $1,161 | $1,212 | $1,095 |
| Tipton County | $1,158 | $1,204 | $1,060 |
| Fayette County | $1,092 | $1,144 | $1,009 |
| Cannon County | $1,091 | $1,114 | $1,075 |
| Hickman County | $1,089 | $1,135 | $1,035 |
| Smith County | $1,047 | $1,100 | $986 |
| Gibson County | $1,016 | $1,178 | $890 |
| Lincoln County | $991 | $981 | $1,004 |
| Jefferson County | $990 | $982 | $1,003 |
| Sequatchie County | $986 | $1,008 | $969 |
| Dyer County | $966 | $959 | $978 |
| Unicoi County | $960 | $977 | $927 |
| Giles County | $953 | $1,106 | $788 |
| Stewart County | $951 | $983 | $878 |
| Hawkins County | $940 | $1,009 | $852 |
| Lawrence County | $940 | $1,052 | $825 |
| Cocke County | $911 | $1,040 | $780 |
| Humphreys County | $895 | $989 | $828 |
| Monroe County | $887 | $929 | $859 |
| Grainger County | $871 | $1,044 | $730 |
| Crockett County | $865 | $974 | $785 |
| Hamblen County | $863 | $925 | $778 |
| Houston County | $861 | $986 | $727 |
| Macon County | $858 | $902 | $787 |
| Haywood County | $854 | $1,030 | $729 |
| Clay County | $841 | $1,000 | $792 |
| Chester County | $837 | $1,020 | $724 |
| Morgan County | $837 | $939 | $734 |
| Carter County | $833 | $867 | $803 |
| Rhea County | $825 | $882 | $759 |
| Sevier County | $815 | $900 | $708 |
| Carroll County | $809 | $889 | $733 |
| White County | $809 | $919 | $709 |
| Lauderdale County | $808 | $963 | $689 |
| Greene County | $803 | $804 | $801 |
| Lewis County | $795 | $1,005 | $638 |
| Warren County | $777 | $768 | $787 |
| Marion County | $771 | $876 | $669 |
| Polk County | $770 | $975 | $624 |
| Hardeman County | $762 | $828 | $693 |
| Lake County | $758 | $893 | $731 |
| DeKalb County | $747 | $693 | $834 |
| Weakley County | $737 | $779 | $660 |
| Henderson County | $732 | $866 | $676 |
| Claiborne County | $728 | $831 | $631 |
| Meigs County | $727 | $907 | $598 |
| Union County | $720 | $718 | $722 |
| Benton County | $717 | $782 | $606 |
| McMinn County | $707 | $748 | $668 |
| Henry County | $700 | $755 | $656 |
| Cumberland County | $699 | $731 | $663 |
| Obion County | $697 | $749 | $647 |
| Wayne County | $683 | $757 | $595 |
| Overton County | $676 | $768 | $609 |
| Johnson County | $673 | $671 | $674 |
| Bledsoe County | $671 | $850 | $604 |
| Jackson County | $671 | $874 | $574 |
| Hardin County | $666 | $670 | $660 |
| Perry County | $660 | $673 | $651 |
| Decatur County | $654 | $721 | $612 |
| Campbell County | $651 | $812 | $520 |
| Scott County | $616 | $842 | $532 |
| Pickett County | $606 | $765 | $572 |
| Van Buren County | $596 | $717 | $569 |
| McNairy County | $589 | $640 | $557 |
| Grundy County | $563 | $625 | $523 |
| Hancock County | $533 | $876 | $436 |
| Fentress County | $519 | $610 | $469 |
In Tennessee, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 95 counties is $1,015.94. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. Tennessee residents typically pay lower property taxes compared to the national average.
Leading the state in property tax rates, Williamson County County residents contribute a median of $2,891 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $2,899, while those who own their homes outright still pay $2,875. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.
At the other end of the spectrum, Fentress County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $519. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $610 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $469. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.