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What Is the Average Rent in Carter County, Tennessee?

$739/month 0.1%vs 2023 ($738)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Carter County, Tennessee is $739/month (±$29), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $168,200 (±$4,365), and the median household income is $50,135/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Carter County, Tennessee and Neighbouring Counties

Washington: $1,005Mitchell: $813Johnson: $674Carter County: $739Avery: $773Unicoi: $750Sullivan: $889$1,005$813$674$739$773$750$889

Housing Metrics for Carter County, Tennessee

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$739
Median Home Value$168,200
Median Household Income$50,135
Total Housing Units24,425
Renter-Occupied Units6,059
Renter-Occupied Share25%
Households Paying 50%+ Income859 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$280n/a
1 BR$576-5.1%
2 BR$730+1.4%
3 BR$954+12.4%
4 BR$1,140n/a

How does Carter County, Tennessee compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Tennessee.

Higher rent than 19% of counties in Tennessee · 78th of 95

Cheapest: Pickett County($564)
Priciest: Williamson County($1,969)
#CountyValue
1Williamson County$1,969
2Davidson County$1,582
3Rutherford County$1,502
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78Carter County(you are here)$739
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93Pickett County$564
94Clay County$557
95Lake County$532

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Carter County, Tennessee?

The median gross rent in Carter County, Tennessee is $739/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Carter County, Tennessee?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Carter County, Tennessee is $730/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$32. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Carter County, Tennessee?

The median home value in Carter County, Tennessee is $168,200 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Carter County are rent-burdened?

In Carter County, Tennessee, 859 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Carter County, Tennessee?

The median household income in Carter County, Tennessee is $50,135/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $739 has a margin of error of ±$29. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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