Housing by town in Carter County, Tennessee
Carter County, Tennessee has 8 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $739 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $632 in 2015–2019 (+16.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Central has the highest median gross rent ($952) and Watauga the lowest ($588).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $739 (±$29)
- Households that rent
- 24.8%
- Median household income
- $50,135
- Places
- 8
Cities, towns and townships in Carter County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biltmore | $781 | 36.7% | $52,917 | $125,300 | $714 |
| Central | $952 | 23.6% | $37,444 | $151,800 | $562 |
| Elizabethton | $740 | 37.4% | $46,975 | $172,900 | $1,179 |
| Hampton | $676 | 36.7% | $39,028 | $98,200 | $671 |
| Hunter | $756 | 11.2% | $51,815 | $169,500 | $682 |
| Pine Crest | $700 | 28.3% | $53,537 | $196,600 | $812 |
| Valley Forge | $699 | 10.5% | $54,631 | $158,100 | $706 |
| Watauga | $588 | 5.4% | $62,917 | $156,900 | $855 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,950 | $28,250 | $45,150 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,300 | $51,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,300 | $58,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,300 | $64,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,550 | $69,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,750 | $74,850 |
| 7 people | $50,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| 8 people | $53,200 | $53,200 | $85,150 |
How the places in Carter County rank across Tennessee
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Police departments in Carter County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City Police Department | 74,280 | 311 | 1,588 |
| Carter County Sheriff's Office | 41,933 | 128 | 323 |
| Elizabethton Police Department | 14,446 | 39 | 314 |
No county-wide total is published here: the residents the FBI counts for these departments do not match the Census Bureau’s count for the county (a department here also serves another county, or a state police troop is listed here), so a total would not be accurate.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Carter County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37643 | 34,120 | $732 | $166,600 | $51,831 | 25.2% |
| 37687 | 4,493 | — | $160,900 | $49,914 | 9.3% |
| 37658 | 3,854 | $677 | $110,800 | $37,995 | 25.5% |
| 37694 | 1,729 | $755 | $203,300 | $81,250 | 6.5% |
| 37682 | 591 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Carter County
Which place in Carter County has the highest rent?
Central has the highest median gross rent, $952 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Carter County has the lowest rent?
Watauga has the lowest median gross rent, $588 (±$91) a month.
What is the median rent in Carter County, Tennessee?
The median gross rent in Carter County is $739 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carter County, Tennessee
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carter County, Tennessee
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Johnson City, TN MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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