Cost of Living in Union County, TN

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

Median Income

$57,094

Median Rent

$838/mo

Median Home

$164,400

Affordability

503

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$831
Property Tax$59
Insurance$55

Total Monthly$945
% of Income19.9%

Renting

Median Rent$838
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$863
% of Income17.6%

Living in Union County, Tennessee

Union County has a median household income of $57,094 with housing costs that represent 19.9% of income for owners and 17.6% 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.