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Cost of Living in Lewis County, TN

Population 12,992 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$708
Median home value$173,400
Median household income$56,285

The median rent in Lewis County, TN is $708/month, 40% lower than the Tennessee median and 50% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $173,400, 48% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $56,285 a year, 19% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $28,320/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $877/mo

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Lewis County vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.

Lewis CountyTennesseeU.S.
Median rent$708$1,189$1,413
Median home value$173,400$286,700$332,700
Median household income$56,285$69,595$80,734
Homeownership rate81.9%66.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher10.3%31.1%35.7%
Poverty rate16.7%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.7%4.7%5.2%
Work from home6.4%12.9%15.1%
Median age41.938.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Lewis County, TN?

The median gross rent in Lewis County, TN is $708 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Lewis County, TN?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $28,320 a year in gross income.

Is Lewis County, TN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 50% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.1 times the median household income.

Other counties in Tennessee

Shelby County, TNRent $1,232 · Income $63,767Davidson County, TNRent $1,582 · Income $77,853Knox County, TNRent $1,261 · Income $74,222Hamilton County, TNRent $1,253 · Income $76,183Rutherford County, TNRent $1,502 · Income $85,470Williamson County, TNRent $1,969 · Income $135,594

Counties with a similar cost of living

Noble County, OHRent $707 · Income $56,098Langlade County, WIRent $702 · Income $55,878Iron County, MIRent $716 · Income $55,940Roosevelt County, MTRent $705 · Income $57,063Franklin County, ARRent $719 · Income $55,886Menominee County, MIRent $692 · Income $56,435

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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