Cost of Living in Louisville, TN

Population 4,369 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

95
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Louisville is a smaller Tennessee community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $83,485 and housing costs ($315,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located 12 miles southwest of Knoxville, Louisville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 47% higher than Knoxville's $214,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 82

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

About the Cost of Living in Louisville

The median home value in Louisville is $314,700 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,082/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $83,485/year is 12% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 70.0°F and lows of 49.1°F, with about 4.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Louisville has a cost of living index of 95 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$314,700
3% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$450,478
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
18% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,578/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.2x
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 91.5%
Renter-occupied 8.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,082
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,696/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
25.2 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.8%
Carpooled
11.5%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
10.0%

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
$83,485
12% above avg
Per Capita Income
$61,884
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.8%
Graduate degree 17.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 51.5
Male median age 48.4
Female median age 54.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
70.0°F
Avg Low
49.1°F
Annual Precip
51.9"
Annual Snowfall
4.6"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 485361717986888883726051
Low °F 303340485765696861493833
Precip" 4.764.814.894.714.134.245.253.633.492.814.215.00
Snow" 1.71.40.90.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
61.4%
Good air days/yr
137
Max AQI recorded
162
PM2.5 days
203
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Louisville, TN?

Louisville has a cost index of 95 (100 = national average). It is 5% below the national average.

What is average rent in Louisville, TN?

The median gross rent in Louisville is $1,082 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Louisville?

The median home value in Louisville is $314,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Louisville?

The median household income in Louisville is $83,485 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Louisville, TN?

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

Is Louisville, TN affordable?

Louisville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 95 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Louisville?

Louisville has average high temperatures of 70.0°F and average lows of 49.1°F. Annual precipitation is 51.9". Average annual snowfall is 4.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Louisville at a Glance

Population
4,369
Median Income
$83,485
Home Value
$314,700
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
70.0°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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