Columbia, Tennessee property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.50%

Homeowners in Columbia, Tennessee paid a median $1,546 a year in property tax on a median home worth $308,700, an effective rate of about 0.50% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#136 lowest of 262Tennessee places we cover

0.45%Maury County overall
Median tax paid
$1,546
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$308,700
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.50%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
2.4%
of $63,719 median household income
Owner costs
$1,548/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Columbia vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Columbia0.50%
Maury County0.45%
Tennessee0.50%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Columbia$1,546
Maury County$1,588
Tennessee$1,442
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Columbia

At the local 0.50% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$751$63
$250,000$1,252$104
$350,000$1,753$146
$500,000$2,504$209

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Columbia, Tennessee?

Homeowners in Columbia, Tennessee paid a median $1,546 a year in property tax on a median home worth $308,700, an effective rate of about 0.50% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Columbia?

About $1,252 a year at the 0.50% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Columbia higher than the rest of Tennessee?

Columbia ranks #136 lowest of 262 Tennessee places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.50%. Maury County overall is 0.45%.