White County, TN at a glance
Median household income
$52,188$4,349 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in White County, 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 White County, TN? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for White County, TN, 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 | $751 | $9,012 | $30,040 | 17.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $756 | $9,072 | $30,240 | 17.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $992 | $11,904 | $39,680 | 22.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,240 | $14,880 | $49,600 | 28.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,579 | $18,948 | $63,160 | 36.3% |
What a typical income covers in White County, TN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $52,188 a year ($4,349 a month before tax).
What $52,188 leaves after Tennessee taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Tennessee tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Tennessee
Living in White County, TN: common questions
What is the median household income in White County, TN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in White County, TN is $52,188 per year (approximately $4,349 per month).
What is the average rent in White County, TN?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $751 for a studio, $756 for one bedroom, $992 for two, $1,240 for three and $1,579 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 White County, TN expensive to live in?
Prices there run 8.1% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Tennessee is 91.9, 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 White County, TN?
To keep a $992 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $39,680 a year, or $3,307 a month. That is 76% of what the typical household in White County, TN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in White County, TN?
On the local median income of $52,188 ($4,349 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,175 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,305 for everything else and $870 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $992 takes 46% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in White County, 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.