Cost of Living in Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN

Population 11,805 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

80
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hartsville/Trousdale County is a smaller Tennessee community of around 12000 residents, where median household incomes of $63,190 and housing costs ($284,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 0.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Hartsville/Trousdale County is about 40 miles east of Nashville-Davidson, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 26% lower than Nashville-Davidson's $383,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 93
Rent 61

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

About the Cost of Living in Hartsville/Trousdale County

The median home value in Hartsville/Trousdale County is $284,100 — 7% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $805/month, 39% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,190/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Tennessee charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Hartsville/Trousdale County has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$284,100
7% below avg
Median Rent
$805/mo
39% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
29.4x
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 74.5%
Renter-occupied 25.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$805
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,419/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
41.8 min
55% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.0%
Carpooled
12.2%
Work from home
4.7%

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
$63,190
15% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,692
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
88% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 6.4%
Graduate degree 3.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.6
Male median age 32.8
Female median age 41.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN?

Hartsville/Trousdale County has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN?

The median gross rent in Hartsville/Trousdale County is $805 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hartsville/Trousdale County?

The median home value in Hartsville/Trousdale County is $284,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hartsville/Trousdale County?

The median household income in Hartsville/Trousdale County is $63,190 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hartsville/Trousdale County is 9.6%. Tennessee has no state income tax.

Is Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN affordable?

Yes, Hartsville/Trousdale County is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.

Hartsville/Trousdale County at a Glance

Population
11,805
Median Income
$63,190
Home Value
$284,100
Median Rent
$805/mo
Unemployment
0.6%
Sales Tax
9.6%
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