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Housing Affordability in Union City, 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
- 26.7%
- Tennessee 28.0%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 40.4%
- Tennessee 48.8%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 15.9%
- Tennessee 18.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,115/mo
- Tennessee $1,566/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more71740.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more35615.9%
- Renters paying 50% or more32018.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 25.9%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 16.2%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $451/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.9
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City, TN | 26.7% | 40.4% | 15.9% | 25.9% |
| Obion County | 21.5% | 39.1% | 14.7% | 25.0% |
| Tennessee | 28.0% | 48.8% | 18.6% | 29.5% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Union City, TN?
- In Union City, TN, 26.7% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Union City compare with Tennessee?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Union City is 26.7%, compared with 28.0% for Tennessee as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates