Cost of Living in Carter County, TN

What does it cost to live in Carter County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$47,994

Median Rent

$727/mo

Median Home

$145,000

Affordability

471

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$733
Property Tax$68
Insurance$48

Total Monthly$849
% of Income21.2%

Renting

Median Rent$727
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$752
% of Income18.2%

Living in Carter County, Tennessee

Carter County has a median household income of $47,994 with housing costs that represent 21.2% of income for owners and 18.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.