Special Interest
Housing in McMinn County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in McMinn County averages $803/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 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for McMinn County FMR Area are $772 for a studio, $900 for 1‑bedroom, $987 for 2‑bedroom, $1,227 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,307 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $184 increase for a 2-bedroom in McMinn County shows a 23% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for McMinn County was 4.4% in 2024, compared to Tennessee at 3.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
