Cost of Living in White Bluff, TN

Population 3,961 · 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

White Bluff is a smaller Tennessee community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $68,109 and housing costs ($272,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, White Bluff sits roughly 25 miles west of Nashville-Davidson. Median home values run roughly 29% lower than Nashville-Davidson's $383,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 89
Rent 71

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

About the Cost of Living in White Bluff

The median home value in White Bluff is $271,500 — 11% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $933/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,109/year is 9% 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 71.6°F and lows of 50.1°F, with about 4.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, White Bluff has a cost of living index of 82 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$271,500
11% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$261,384
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$933/mo
29% below avg
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 67.8%
Renter-occupied 32.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$933
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,547/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
46.3 min
71% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.6%
Carpooled
18.6%
Walked
2.2%
Work from home
16.5%

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
$68,109
9% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,852
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.7%
Graduate degree 4.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.6
Male median age 38.6
Female median age 47.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.6°F
Avg Low
50.1°F
Annual Precip
50.5"
Annual Snowfall
4.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495463738088919084746152
Low °F 303340495866716962503933
Precip" 4.024.474.524.725.024.364.163.793.803.363.864.43
Snow" 2.01.50.70.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in White Bluff, TN?

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

What is average rent in White Bluff, TN?

The median gross rent in White Bluff is $933 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in White Bluff?

The median home value in White Bluff is $271,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in White Bluff?

The median household income in White Bluff is $68,109 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in White Bluff, TN?

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

Is White Bluff, TN affordable?

Yes, White Bluff 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 White Bluff?

White Bluff has average high temperatures of 71.6°F and average lows of 50.1°F. Annual precipitation is 50.5". Average annual snowfall is 4.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

White Bluff at a Glance

Population
3,961
Median Income
$68,109
Home Value
$271,500
Median Rent
$933/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Avg High Temp
71.6°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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