Housing in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County averages $1,253/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Hamilton County FMR Area are $1,336 for a studio, $1,394 for 1‑bedroom, $1,534 for 2‑bedroom, $1,913 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,044 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $281 increase for a 2-bedroom in Hamilton County shows a 22% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Hamilton County was 3.2% in 2024, compared to Tennessee at 3.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Lookout Mountain

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County
State
Miles
Hamilton
TN
0.0
Hamilton
TN
4.1
Hamilton
TN
5.0
Hamilton
TN
7.2
Hamilton
TN
9.6
Marion
TN
11.2
Marion
TN
12.2
Hamilton
TN
14.5
Hamilton
TN
14.6
Marion
TN
14.8
Hamilton
TN
15.1
Marion
TN
15.9
Hamilton
TN
16.7
Hamilton
TN
17.1
Marion
TN
19.9
Hamilton
TN
23.0
Marion
TN
23.0
Sequatchie
TN
23.7
Hamilton
TN
26.4
Grundy
TN
26.6
Grundy
TN
28.4
Hamilton
TN
29.1
Grundy
TN
29.7
Grundy
TN
30.3
Grundy
TN
31.6
Grundy
TN
35.1
Grundy
TN
36.0
Grundy
TN
36.4

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