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Cost of Living in Washington County, TN

Population 136,261 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,005
Median home value$249,000
Median household income$62,809

The median rent in Washington County, TN is $1,005/month, 15% lower than the Tennessee median and 29% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $249,000, 25% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $62,809 a year, 10% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $40,200/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,259/mo

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Washington County vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.

Washington CountyTennesseeU.S.
Median rent$1,005$1,189$1,413
Median home value$249,000$286,700$332,700
Median household income$62,809$69,595$80,734
Homeownership rate64.5%66.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher34.3%31.1%35.7%
Poverty rate15.5%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.7%4.7%5.2%
Work from home11.9%12.9%15.1%
Median age40.238.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Washington County, TN?

The median gross rent in Washington County, TN is $1,005 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $40,200 a year in gross income.

Is Washington County, TN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 29% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.0 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

Wichita County, TXRent $1,006 · Income $63,524Yuma County, AZRent $993 · Income $62,876Luzerne County, PARent $1,004 · Income $63,691Westmoreland County, VARent $1,018 · Income $63,398Genesee County, MIRent $989 · Income $62,281Wasco County, ORRent $1,008 · Income $64,175

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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