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Cost of Living in Williamson County, TN

Population 260,351 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,969
Median home value$751,900
Median household income$135,594

The median rent in Williamson County, TN is $1,969/month, 66% higher than the Tennessee median and 39% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $751,900, 126% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $135,594 a year, 95% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $78,760/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,802/mo

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Williamson County vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.

Williamson CountyTennesseeU.S.
Median rent$1,969$1,189$1,413
Median home value$751,900$286,700$332,700
Median household income$135,594$69,595$80,734
Homeownership rate78.8%66.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher62.7%31.1%35.7%
Poverty rate4.6%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.4%4.7%5.2%
Work from home28.3%12.9%15.1%
Median age40.438.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Williamson County, TN?

The median gross rent in Williamson County, TN is $1,969 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $78,760 a year in gross income.

Is Williamson County, TN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 39% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.5 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 $85,470Montgomery County, TNRent $1,308 · Income $75,613

Counties with a similar cost of living

Summit County, UTRent $1,987 · Income $138,114Stafford County, VARent $2,020 · Income $137,807Morris County, NJRent $1,904 · Income $137,326Somerset County, NJRent $2,033 · Income $140,374Rockwall County, TXRent $1,992 · Income $127,981Montgomery County, MDRent $2,068 · Income $132,450

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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