Homeowners in Tupelo, Mississippi paid a median $1,651 a year in property tax on a median home worth $212,800, an effective rate of about 0.78% (Census 2020–2024).
0.69%Lee County overall
Tupelo vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Tupelo
At the local 0.78% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,164 | $97 |
| $250,000 | $1,940 | $162 |
| $350,000 | $2,715 | $226 |
| $500,000 | $3,879 | $323 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ 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.
Major Cities & Counties in Mississippi
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Jackson pop. 146,631
- Gulfport pop. 73,003
- Southaven pop. 56,226
- Biloxi pop. 48,861
- Hattiesburg pop. 48,619
- Olive Branch pop. 47,019
- Meridian pop. 34,137
- Greenville pop. 28,166
- Madison pop. 27,946
- Hinds County pop. 218,533
- Harrison County pop. 210,891
- DeSoto County pop. 191,301
- Rankin County pop. 158,854
- Jackson County pop. 145,249
- Madison County pop. 111,647
- Lee County pop. 83,034
- Forrest County pop. 78,272
- Lauderdale County pop. 71,504
- Jones County pop. 66,472
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Tupelo, Mississippi?
Homeowners in Tupelo, Mississippi paid a median $1,651 a year in property tax on a median home worth $212,800, an effective rate of about 0.78% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Tupelo?
About $1,940 a year at the 0.78% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Tupelo higher than the rest of Mississippi?
Tupelo ranks #66 lowest of 116 Mississippi places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.72%. Lee County overall is 0.69%.