Housing by town in Franklin County, Tennessee
Franklin County, Tennessee has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $894 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $678 in 2015–2019 (+31.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Sewanee has the highest median gross rent ($1,173) and Cowan the lowest ($787).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $894 (±$39)
- Households that rent
- 22.6%
- Median household income
- $63,494
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Franklin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowan | $787 | 40.5% | $46,406 | $174,500 | $863 |
| Decherd | $871 | 58.8% | $37,575 | $144,600 | $836 |
| Estill Springs | $825 | 15.8% | $59,205 | $204,000 | $1,164 |
| Huntland | $1,015 | 15.4% | $66,308 | $183,100 | $1,011 |
| Sewanee | $1,173 | 18.9% | $136,111 | $465,500 | $1,885 |
| Winchester | $974 | 30.2% | $62,782 | $216,900 | $1,109 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,500 | $29,200 | $46,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,350 | $53,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,500 | $60,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,650 | $66,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,000 | $72,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,350 | $77,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,650 | $82,650 |
| 8 people | $55,000 | $55,000 | $88,000 |
How the places in Franklin County rank across Tennessee
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Crime reported to police in Franklin County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 282 | 503 | 1,225 | 41,062 | 5 of 7 |
| 2024 | 115 | 279 | 356 | 863 | 41,270 | 4 of 7 |
| 2025 | 95 | 229 | 323 | 778 | 41,531 | 4 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Franklin County recorded 95 violent and 323 property crimes, 229 and 778 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 91% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Franklin County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Sheriff's Office | 25,854 | 49 | 106 |
| Winchester Police Department | 10,474 | 24 | 162 |
| Estill Springs Police Department | 2,698 | 6 | 14 |
| Decherd Police Department | 2,505 | 16 | 41 |
| Cowan Police Department | 1,829 | — | — |
| Monteagle Police Department | 1,454 | — | — |
| Huntland Police Department | 891 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Franklin County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37398 | 15,755 | $944 | $247,800 | $63,730 | 22.9% |
| 37330 | 7,204 | $909 | $213,500 | $70,952 | 10.5% |
| 37324 | 5,628 | $869 | $223,200 | $50,417 | 38.5% |
| 37375 | 3,866 | $1,234 | $366,700 | $71,204 | 12.0% |
| 37345 | 2,659 | $1,076 | $190,100 | $58,750 | 18.4% |
| 37318 | 2,103 | $781 | $177,100 | $52,125 | 36.9% |
| 37306 | 1,919 | $771 | $223,400 | $39,375 | 17.6% |
| 37376 | 361 | — | $213,900 | — | 60.1% |
| 37383 | 344 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Franklin County
What is the crime rate in Franklin County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Franklin County recorded 229 violent and 778 property crimes per 100,000 residents (95 violent and 323 property crimes in all).
Which place in Franklin County has the highest rent?
Sewanee has the highest median gross rent, $1,173 (±$440) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Franklin County has the lowest rent?
Cowan has the lowest median gross rent, $787 (±$110) a month.
What is the median rent in Franklin County, Tennessee?
The median gross rent in Franklin County is $894 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, Tennessee
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, Tennessee
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Franklin County, TN
- 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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