Morristown, TN at a glance
Median household income
$47,917$3,993 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Morristown, TN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Morristown, TN? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Morristown, TN HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $881 | $10,572 | $35,240 | 22.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $887 | $10,644 | $35,480 | 22.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,135 | $13,620 | $45,400 | 28.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,444 | $17,328 | $57,760 | 36.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,827 | $21,924 | $73,080 | 45.8% |
What a typical income covers in Morristown, TN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $47,917 a year ($3,993 a month before tax).
What $47,917 leaves after Tennessee taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Tennessee tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Morristown, TN: common questions
What is the median household income in Morristown, TN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Morristown, TN is $47,917 per year (approximately $3,993 per month).
What is the average rent in Morristown, TN?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $881 for a studio, $887 for one bedroom, $1,135 for two, $1,444 for three and $1,827 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Morristown, TN expensive to live in?
Prices there run 13.6% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 86.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Morristown, TN?
To keep a $1,135 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $45,400 a year, or $3,783 a month. That is 95% of what the typical household in Morristown, TN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Morristown, TN?
On the local median income of $47,917 ($3,993 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $1,997 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,198 for everything else and $799 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,135 takes 57% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Morristown, TN?
Homes in Tennessee paid 14.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $127. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.