Cost of Living in Apison, TN

Population 4,397 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

104
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Apison a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $398,000. An unemployment rate of 0.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 14 miles east of Chattanooga, Apison falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 53% higher than Chattanooga's $259,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 130
Rent 63

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Apison

The median home value in Apison is $397,800 — 30% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $830/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $104,741/year is 40% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Tennessee charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 72.2°F and lows of 51.5°F, with about 3.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Apison has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$397,800
30% above avg
Median Rent
$830/mo
37% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
39.9x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$809
2 BR
$948
3 BR
$1,265
4 BR
$1,510
Owner-occupied 81.1%
Renter-occupied 18.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$830
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,444/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.5 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.5%
Carpooled
10.1%
Work from home
14.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 9.6%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$104,741
40% above avg
Per Capita Income
$61,281
Unemployment Rate
0.3%
95% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.3%
Graduate degree 17.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45
Male median age 46.3
Female median age 44.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.2°F
Avg Low
51.5°F
Annual Precip
55"
Annual Snowfall
3.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 515664748188919084746253
Low °F 323642505967717064514035
Precip" 5.025.035.344.873.944.185.083.674.233.594.805.25
Snow" 1.01.21.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
47.9%
Good air days/yr
137
Max AQI recorded
258
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Apison, TN?

Apison has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.

What is average rent in Apison, TN?

The median gross rent in Apison is $830 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Apison?

The median home value in Apison is $397,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Apison?

The median household income in Apison is $104,741 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Apison, TN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Apison is 9.6%. Tennessee has no state income tax.

Is Apison, TN affordable?

Apison is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Apison?

Apison has average high temperatures of 72.2°F and average lows of 51.5°F. Annual precipitation is 55". Average annual snowfall is 3.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Apison at a Glance

Population
4,397
Median Income
$104,741
Home Value
$397,800
Median Rent
$830/mo
Unemployment
0.3%
Avg High Temp
72.2°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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