Shelbyville, TN

City

Rent in Shelbyville

Median Gross Rent

$1,056

Rent-to-Income Ratio

29.0%

Renter Share

49.3%

Median Renter Income

$44,283

Avg Household Size

2.9

Median Rent by Bedrooms

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

1 Bedroom: $813
2 Bedrooms: $974
3 Bedrooms: $1,184
4 Bedrooms: $1,408

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: 43.8%
$1,000-$1,500: 43.1%
$1,500-$2,000: 8.3%
$2,000-$2,500: 1.8%
$2,500+: 0.7%
No Cash Rent: 2.2%

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): 29.4%
20-30% (moderate): 20.1%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 22.8%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 23.4%
Not Computed: 4.3%

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: $69,452
Renter Households: $44,283

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: 65.1%
$1,000-$1,500: 30.1%
$1,500-$2,000: 1.8%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.7%
No Cash Rent: 2.2%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Shelbyville

Neighborhood

Bedford, TN

Anchor Mill / El Bethel

Forest Hills / Himesville

Shelbyville Mills / Creekwood

Fairfield / Beechwood

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