Housing in Sullivan County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Sullivan County averages $889/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Tennessee median of $1,189 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Sullivan County FMR Area are $775 for a studio, $881 for 1‑bedroom, $1,124 for 2‑bedroom, $1,441 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,577 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $235 increase for a 2-bedroom in Sullivan County shows a 26% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Sullivan County was 3.6% in 2024, compared to Tennessee at 3.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Blountville

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County
State
Miles
Washington
TN
0.0
Carter
TN
3.3
Carter
TN
4.8
Sullivan
TN
7.8
Carter
TN
7.8
Washington
TN
8.7
Unicoi
TN
8.9
Carter
TN
10.0
Sullivan
TN
11.5
Sullivan
TN
12.4
Washington
TN
12.5
Sullivan
TN
14.0
Unicoi
TN
14.4
Washington
TN
16.8
Washington
TN
16.8
Carter
TN
18.1
Sullivan
TN
18.5
Johnson
TN
19.8
Unicoi
TN
25.7
Johnson
TN
27.6
Johnson
TN
30.7
Johnson
TN
32.6
Johnson
TN
38.2

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