Sumner County Property Tax Rate

Tennessee

0.51%effective rate

Sumner County, Tennessee has an effective property tax rate of 0.51%, which is 45% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $393,100, homeowners pay approximately $1,987 per year in property taxes. Sumner County ranks #32 out of 95 counties in Tennessee for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,987

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$393,100

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.2%

Median income: $90,301

State Rank📍

#32

of 95 counties in TN

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,001

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,959

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Sumner County pay on average $42 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Sumner County Compares

Sumner County
0.51%
Tennessee Average
0.50%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Tennessee

Shelby
0.98%
Lake
0.67%
Gibson
0.66%
Dyer
0.63%
Hardeman
0.63%
Hamilton
0.62%
Haywood
0.62%
Montgomery
0.61%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2020$1,567$256,0000.61%
2021$1,679$276,6000.61%
2022$1,837$332,7000.55%
2023$1,944$364,0000.53%
2024$1,987$393,1000.51%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Tennessee Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Sumner County homeowners

Tax Relief (Over 65/Disabled)

Reimbursement of taxes paid on first $30,000 of market value

Homeowners age 65+ or disabled with income under $31,600

Disabled Veteran

Reimbursement of taxes paid on first $175,000 of market value

Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Sumner County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,530

$128/month · Rate: 0.51%

Quick Facts

Population204,424
Owner-Occupied67.9%
National Rank#2611 of 3,135
Median Income$90,301

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.