What does a home cost in Sumner County?
Updated November 12, 2026
The median sale price in Sumner County was $430,000 over the last 3 months, and 31 percent of homes sold at or under $350,000.
Sumner County sits northeast of Nashville and includes Gallatin, Hendersonville, Portland and White House. It had 955 sales in the period.
Recent sales by price
| Price | Share of sales at or under |
|---|---|
| $300,000 | 15 percent |
| $350,000 | 31 percent |
| $400,000 | 44 percent |
| $430,000, the median | 50 percent |
Source: RealTracs closed residential sales, including condos and townhomes, August 12 to November 12, 2026.
Down payment help
THDA's income limit in Sumner County is $139,320 for a household of 1 to 2 people and $162,540 for 3 or more. How THDA works.
Check your commute
See the live drive time in Google Maps, then change the destination to your workplace: Hendersonville to downtown Nashville and Gallatin to downtown Nashville.
Taxes and schools
Tennessee taxes a home on 25 percent of its appraised value, at rates set by the county and city. The table shows the 2026 rate and what it means on a home appraised at $400,000.
| Location | 2026 rate per $100 assessed | Yearly tax on a $400,000 home |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | $2.0093 | $2,009 |
| Gallatin | $1.9505 | $1,951 |
| Sumner County outside city limits | $1.4210 | $1,421 |
Source: Tennessee Comptroller, 2026 property tax rates, read November 12, 2026. Your bill depends on the county's appraisal of the home.
School zoning is set by address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.