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Cost of Living in Overton County, TN

Population 23,065 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$832
Median home value$173,200
Median household income$48,959

The median rent in Overton County, TN is $832/month, 30% lower than the Tennessee median and 41% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $173,200, 48% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $48,959 a year, 30% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $33,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $876/mo

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Overton County vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.

Overton CountyTennesseeU.S.
Median rent$832$1,189$1,413
Median home value$173,200$286,700$332,700
Median household income$48,959$69,595$80,734
Homeownership rate76.9%66.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher15.0%31.1%35.7%
Poverty rate16.3%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.2%4.7%5.2%
Work from home7.7%12.9%15.1%
Median age43.738.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Overton County, TN?

The median gross rent in Overton County, TN is $832 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $33,280 a year in gross income.

Is Overton County, TN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 41% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.5 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

Bertie County, NCRent $839 · Income $48,750Columbus County, NCRent $824 · Income $49,442San Miguel County, NMRent $823 · Income $49,431Holmes County, FLRent $844 · Income $49,343Colquitt County, GARent $818 · Income $49,341Hardy County, WVRent $816 · Income $49,272

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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