Special Interest
Housing in Bledsoe County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Bledsoe County averages $830/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 38% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Bledsoe County FMR Area are $760 for a studio, $765 for 1‑bedroom, $1,004 for 2‑bedroom, $1,204 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,684 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $174 increase for a 2-bedroom in Bledsoe County shows a 21% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Bledsoe County was 3.2% in 2024, compared to Tennessee at 3.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
