Decatur County, TN

County

Rent in Decatur

Median Gross Rent

$757

Rent-to-Income Ratio

21.6%

Renter Share

25.7%

Median Renter Income

$38,667

Avg Household Size

2.4

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $331
1 Bedroom: $623
2 Bedrooms: $739
3 Bedrooms: $840

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 66.4%
$1,000-$1,500: 11.6%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.7%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 21.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 35.1%
20-30% (moderate): 21.5%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 5.2%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 15.1%
Not Computed: 23.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $53,618
Renter Households: $38,667

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 76.3%
$1,000-$1,500: 2.4%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 21.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Decatur County

Neighborhoods in Decatur County

Neighborhood

Decatur, TN

Mount Carmel / Dunbar

Hopewell / Bear Creek

Beacon Junction / Wilkinstown

Akins Chapel / Sugar Tree

Dixie Mills / Garrett

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources