Housing by town in Rhea County, Tennessee
Rhea County, Tennessee has 3 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $839 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $647 in 2015–2019 (+29.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Dayton has the highest median gross rent ($848) and Graysville the lowest ($761).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $839 (±$46)
- Households that rent
- 28.5%
- Median household income
- $55,033
- Places
- 3
Cities, towns and townships in Rhea County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $848 | 54.4% | $49,719 | $214,900 | $878 |
| Graysville | $761 | 43.2% | $40,000 | $104,700 | $705 |
| Spring City | $781 | 28.8% | $38,975 | $166,700 | $1,100 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,400 | $27,300 | $43,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,200 | $49,950 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,100 | $56,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,000 | $62,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,150 | $67,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,250 | $72,400 |
| 7 people | $48,400 | $48,400 | $77,400 |
| 8 people | $51,500 | $51,500 | $82,400 |
How the places in Rhea County rank across Tennessee
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Crime reported to police in Rhea County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 149 | 287 | 840 | 34,182 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 70 | 213 | 230 | 699 | 32,906 | 3 of 4 |
| 2025 | 71 | 211 | 181 | 538 | 33,661 | 3 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Rhea County recorded 71 violent and 181 property crimes, 211 and 538 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% 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 Rhea County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea County Sheriff's Office | 23,758 | 52 | 111 |
| Dayton Police Department | 7,894 | 16 | 61 |
| Spring City Police Department | 2,009 | 3 | 9 |
| Graysville Police Department | 1,517 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Rhea County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37321 | 21,084 | $857 | $192,700 | $54,684 | 33.4% |
| 37381 | 10,711 | $817 | $230,100 | $56,869 | 19.7% |
| 37332 | 1,724 | $1,029 | $188,000 | $59,479 | 9.2% |
| 37337 | 1,241 | — | $184,900 | $48,359 | 20.0% |
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Questions about Rhea County
What is the crime rate in Rhea County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Rhea County recorded 211 violent and 538 property crimes per 100,000 residents (71 violent and 181 property crimes in all).
Which place in Rhea County has the highest rent?
Dayton has the highest median gross rent, $848 (±$69) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Rhea County has the lowest rent?
Graysville has the lowest median gross rent, $761 (±$183) a month.
What is the median rent in Rhea County, Tennessee?
The median gross rent in Rhea County is $839 (±$46) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rhea County, Tennessee
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rhea County, Tennessee
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Rhea 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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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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