Cost of Living in Sevierville, TN

Population 18,105 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

82
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Sevierville is a smaller Tennessee community of around 18000 residents, where median household incomes of $55,106 and housing costs ($264,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located 20 miles east of Knoxville, Sevierville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than Knoxville's $214,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 87
Rent 76

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

About the Cost of Living in Sevierville

The median home value in Sevierville is $264,000 — 13% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,000/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,106/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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 70.0°F and lows of 49.1°F, with about 4.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Sevierville has a cost of living index of 82 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$264,000
13% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$408,751
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
24% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,779/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.0x
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 52.7%
Renter-occupied 47.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,000
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,614/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
26.6 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.7%
Carpooled
16.8%
Public transit
1.2%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
3.4%

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
$55,106
26% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,787
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
37% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.4%
Graduate degree 6.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.9
Male median age 38
Female median age 40.3

🌤 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 45 — Good
76.5%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
268
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

91%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
30
Public schools
14,662
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sevierville, TN?

Sevierville has a cost index of 82 (100 = national average). It is 18% below the national average.

What is average rent in Sevierville, TN?

The median gross rent in Sevierville is $1,000 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sevierville?

The median home value in Sevierville is $264,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sevierville?

The median household income in Sevierville is $55,106 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sevierville, TN?

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

Is Sevierville, TN affordable?

Yes, Sevierville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 82 — about 18% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Sevierville?

Sevierville 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.

Sevierville at a Glance

Population
18,105
Median Income
$55,106
Home Value
$264,000
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
70.0°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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