Greene County, Tennessee Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Tennessee. Population: 21,325.
The median annual property tax in Greene County is $803, which is 21% lower than the Tennessee state average and 58% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.43% on a median home value of $186,400. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$803
-21% vs State
-58% vs US
Median Home Value
$186,400
-8% vs State
-12% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.43%
-16% vs State
-55% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$804
$67/mo
Without Mortgage
$801
$67/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $803 +4.8% | 0.43% |
| 2022 | $766 +8.7% | 0.46% |
| 2021 | $705 +4.6% | 0.48% |
| 2020 | $674 +2.3% | 0.50% |
| 2019 | $659 | 0.54% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,071
per year
Monthly Tax
$67
per month
Other Counties in Tennessee
Fentress County
Tax: $519/yr Rate: 0.34%
Carroll County
Tax: $809/yr Rate: 0.66%
Davidson County
Tax: $2,390/yr Rate: 0.62%
Lewis County
Tax: $795/yr Rate: 0.50%
Lake County
Tax: $758/yr Rate: 0.71%
Bedford County
Tax: $1,274/yr Rate: 0.50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Greene County, Tennessee? ▼
The median annual property tax in Greene County is $803 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.43% on a median home value of $186,400.
How does Greene County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Greene County are 58% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.43% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Greene County? ▼
In Greene County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $804 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $801. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Greene County? ▼
Property taxes in Greene County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $54,071. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.