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Housing Affordability in Bledsoe County, TN
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 19.0%
- Tennessee 28.0%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 38.1%
- Tennessee 48.8%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 16.0%
- Tennessee 18.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,169/mo
- Tennessee $1,566/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more23138.1%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more63116.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more17528.8%
- Median rent as a share of income: 24.4%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $365/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.5
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe County, TN | 19.0% | 38.1% | 16.0% | 24.4% |
| Tennessee | 28.0% | 48.8% | 18.6% | 29.5% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Bledsoe County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeville | 27.9% | 41.0% | 17.6% | 27.9% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Bledsoe County, TN?
- In Bledsoe County, TN, 19.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Bledsoe County compare with Tennessee?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Bledsoe County is 19.0%, compared with 28.0% for Tennessee as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates