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Housing Affordability in Sumner 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
28.6%
Tennessee 28.0%
Renters paying 30%+
48.8%
Tennessee 48.8%
Homeowners paying 30%+
21.2%
Tennessee 18.6%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,831/mo
Tennessee $1,566/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more10,13948.8%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more11,90721.2%
  • Renters paying 50% or more4,36721.0%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 29.5%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 20.0%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $560/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 4.4

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Sumner County, TN28.6%48.8%21.2%29.5%
Tennessee28.0%48.8%18.6%29.5%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Sumner County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Hendersonville29.5%46.0%23.2%28.7%
Gallatin34.9%53.0%21.8%31.2%
Goodlettsville37.1%54.3%25.8%31.5%
Portland35.0%56.0%25.0%32.3%
Millersville36.6%55.3%27.3%32.8%
Shackle Island9.3%26.8%8.8%Not reported
Westmoreland29.6%41.1%22.9%23.3%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Sumner County, TN?
In Sumner County, TN, 28.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Sumner County compare with Tennessee?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Sumner County is 28.6%, compared with 28.0% for Tennessee as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates