Average Rent in Gibson County, TN↓ Rents falling 22.0% YoY🔻 2nd cheapest in TN
HUD FY2021 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 50,610
Market Overview
Gibson County, TN has rental prices ranging from $521/month to $1,163/month in 2021, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $570/month — 59% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $59,009/year, spending $570/month on a 1-bedroom represents 12% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Gibson County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $672/month, Gibson County ranks #72 most expensive of the 73 cities tracked in Tennessee — more affordable than 100% of all US cities in our data.
The Gibson County Rental Market
The Gibson County, TN area has a population of about 50,610 and 33% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Gibson County, TN have fallen by $189/month (22.0%) over the past year, from $861 to $672. This rate of decrease is significant and reflects softening demand or increased inventory in the local market.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Gibson County, TN without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $22,800. The local median household income of $59,009 exceeds that threshold by $36,209, making Gibson County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Gibson County, TN has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, 0.1 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2021Is Gibson County, TN Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in TNlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $1,589 | $1,650 | $1,827 | $2,308 | — |
| Grainger County | $481 | $575 | $689 | $924 | — |
| Knoxville | $1,256 | $1,264 | $1,548 | $1,989 | — |
| Stewart County | $625 | $735 | $911 | $1,277 | — |
| Kingsport | $738 | $824 | $1,043 | $1,343 | — |
| Johnson City | $890 | $895 | $1,119 | $1,389 | — |
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