Cost of Living in Huntingdon, TN

Population 4,413 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

56
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Huntingdon sits on the smaller end of the Tennessee city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Huntingdon is about 70 miles southwest of Clarksville, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Clarksville's $236,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 42
Rent 76

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

About the Cost of Living in Huntingdon

The median home value in Huntingdon is $128,900 — 58% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,004/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,421/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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 71.0°F and lows of 48.9°F. Overall, Huntingdon has a cost of living index of 56 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$128,900
58% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$256,687
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
24% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.7x
Favors buying
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 59.8%
Renter-occupied 40.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,004
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,618/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
28.1 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.6%
Carpooled
6.4%
Walked
2.9%
Work from home
7.0%

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
$49,421
34% below avg
Per Capita Income
$27,558
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.1%
Graduate degree 12.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34
Male median age 33.7
Female median age 36.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.0°F
Avg Low
48.9°F
Annual Precip
53.9"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495362728087909084736151
Low °F 293340485866696760483832
Precip" 4.074.405.555.125.584.764.373.533.583.634.335.01

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

96.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
1,364
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Huntingdon, TN?

Huntingdon has a cost index of 56 (100 = national average). It is 44% below the national average.

What is average rent in Huntingdon, TN?

The median gross rent in Huntingdon is $1,004 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Huntingdon?

The median home value in Huntingdon is $128,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Huntingdon?

The median household income in Huntingdon is $49,421 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Huntingdon, TN?

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

Is Huntingdon, TN affordable?

Yes, Huntingdon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 56 — about 44% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Huntingdon?

Huntingdon has average high temperatures of 71.0°F and average lows of 48.9°F. Annual precipitation is 53.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Huntingdon at a Glance

Population
4,413
Median Income
$49,421
Home Value
$128,900
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Avg High Temp
71.0°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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