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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Suwannee County, Florida

Suwannee County has an effective property tax rate of 0.71%. On the median home value of $171,600, that's roughly $1,213 per year. Median household income is $56,658.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.71%
median tax $1,213 ÷ median home $171,600
Median Home Value1
$171,600
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$56,658
per-capita $27,246
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$1,213
at 0.71% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricSuwannee CountyFlorida (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.71%0.72%
Median home value1$171,600—
State income tax3No state income taxNo state income tax
State sales tax36.98% combined6.98% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Suwannee County, FL

In Suwannee County, Florida, the median home value of $171,600 pairs with an effective property tax rate of 0.707%, yielding a median annual bill of $1,213. That rate sits below Florida's statewide median of 0.720%, and the county ranks 36th of 67 on this measure. It also trails the national median of 0.794%. Households here earn a median of $56,658, with per-capita income at $27,246. For buyers weighing affordability, the combination of below-average home prices and a tax rate under the state figure means carrying costs stay comparatively contained. Live Oak, the largest community among the county's principal towns, anchors the area alongside Mc Alpin and O Brien. Someone moving here from a pricier market would likely find both the purchase price and the ongoing tax obligation easier to absorb than in many other parts of Florida or the country.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Suwannee County, FL?
The effective rate is 0.71% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.71% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($171,600), the estimated annual bill is about $1,213.
Is Suwannee County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 0.72% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Suwannee County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Suwannee County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.