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Cost of Living in Trousdale County, TN

Population 11,957 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$853
Median home value$337,600
Median household income$72,747

The median rent in Trousdale County, TN is $853/month, 28% lower than the Tennessee median and 40% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $337,600, about the same as the national median. Households earn a median of $72,747 a year, 5% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $34,120/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,707/mo

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Trousdale County vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.

Trousdale CountyTennesseeU.S.
Median rent$853$1,189$1,413
Median home value$337,600$286,700$332,700
Median household income$72,747$69,595$80,734
Homeownership rate74.5%66.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher14.3%31.1%35.7%
Poverty rate11.9%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate0.6%4.7%5.2%
Work from home5.7%12.9%15.1%
Median age35.038.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Trousdale County, TN?

The median gross rent in Trousdale County, TN is $853 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $34,120 a year in gross income.

Is Trousdale County, TN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 40% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.6 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

Waupaca County, WIRent $852 · Income $72,830Polk County, MNRent $855 · Income $73,107Clark County, ILRent $861 · Income $72,927Defiance County, OHRent $846 · Income $73,064Fulton County, OHRent $863 · Income $72,864Fremont County, IDRent $864 · Income $72,683

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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