Cost of Living in Farragut, TN

Population 24,309 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

152
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 Farragut a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $513,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Farragut sits roughly 14 miles west of Knoxville. Median home values run roughly 140% higher than Knoxville's $214,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 168
Rent 129

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

About the Cost of Living in Farragut

The median home value in Farragut is $513,100 — 68% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,691/month, 29% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $142,402/year is 91% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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 68.7°F and lows of 48.4°F, with about 4.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Farragut has a cost of living index of 152 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$513,100
68% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$677,795
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
29% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,954/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.3x
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 85.3%
Renter-occupied 14.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,691
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,305/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
23.8 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.0%
Carpooled
3.5%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
21.4%

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
$142,402
91% above avg
Per Capita Income
$71,093
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
48% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 38.0%
Graduate degree 27.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.7
Male median age 45.6
Female median age 45.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
68.7°F
Avg Low
48.4°F
Annual Precip
59.7"
Annual Snowfall
4.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475161707884878781715949
Low °F 293239475664686761483732
Precip" 5.505.935.555.584.504.765.903.724.133.295.005.84
Snow" 1.81.40.60.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
44.4%
Good air days/yr
149
Max AQI recorded
286
PM2.5 days
79
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Farragut, TN?

Farragut has a cost index of 152 (100 = national average). It is 52% above the national average.

What is average rent in Farragut, TN?

The median gross rent in Farragut is $1,691 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Farragut?

The median home value in Farragut is $513,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Farragut?

The median household income in Farragut is $142,402 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Farragut, TN?

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

Is Farragut, TN affordable?

Farragut is above average in cost of living, with an index of 152 — about 52% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Farragut?

Farragut has average high temperatures of 68.7°F and average lows of 48.4°F. Annual precipitation is 59.7". Average annual snowfall is 4.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Farragut at a Glance

Population
24,309
Median Income
$142,402
Home Value
$513,100
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
68.7°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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