Summertown, 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
0.39%

Homeowners in Summertown, Tennessee paid a median $822 a year in property tax on a median home worth $213,500, an effective rate of about 0.39% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians ยท Census-designated place

#47 lowest of 262Tennessee places we cover

0.53%Lawrence County overall
Median tax paid
$822
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$213,500
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.39%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
0.9%
of $89,688 median household income
Owner costs
$973/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Summertown vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Summertown0.39%
Lawrence County0.53%
Tennessee0.50%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Summertown$822
Lawrence County$1,021
Tennessee$1,442
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Summertown

At the local 0.39% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$578$48
$250,000$963$80
$350,000$1,348$112
$500,000$1,925$160

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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 Summertown, Tennessee?

Homeowners in Summertown, Tennessee paid a median $822 a year in property tax on a median home worth $213,500, an effective rate of about 0.39% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

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

About $963 a year at the 0.39% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

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

Summertown ranks #47 lowest of 262 Tennessee places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.50%. Lawrence County overall is 0.53%.