Giles County, Tennessee Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Tennessee. Population: 8,664.
The median annual property tax in Giles County is $953, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee state average and 50% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.47% on a median home value of $204,100. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$953
-6% vs State
-50% vs US
Median Home Value
$204,100
+1% vs State
-4% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.47%
-8% vs State
-51% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,106
$92/mo
Without Mortgage
$788
$66/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 | $953 +1.6% | 0.47% |
| 2022 | $938 +6.8% | 0.54% |
| 2021 | $878 +6.3% | 0.58% |
| 2020 | $826 +0.6% | 0.60% |
| 2019 | $821 | 0.63% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$61,476
per year
Monthly Tax
$79
per month
Other Counties in Tennessee
Pickett County
Tax: $606/yr Rate: 0.37%
Greene County
Tax: $803/yr Rate: 0.43%
Madison County
Tax: $1,161/yr Rate: 0.61%
Unicoi County
Tax: $960/yr Rate: 0.57%
Jackson County
Tax: $671/yr Rate: 0.50%
Maury County
Tax: $1,476/yr Rate: 0.48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Giles County, Tennessee? ▼
The median annual property tax in Giles County is $953 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.47% on a median home value of $204,100.
How does Giles County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Giles County are 50% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.47% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Giles County? ▼
In Giles County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,106 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $788. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Giles County? ▼
Property taxes in Giles County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $61,476. 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.