What percentage of people rent in Pigeon Forge, TN?
54.0% (±7.2 points) of the occupied homes in Pigeon Forge, TN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,261 renting households against 1,073 that own their home.
In Pigeon Forge, the share of households that rent went from 47.3% in 2015–2019 to 54.0% in 2020–2024 (+6.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 54.0% (±7.2 points)
- Renting households
- 1,261 (±185)
- Median renter income
- $52,624 (±$11,286)
Who rents and who owns in Pigeon Forge
| Pigeon Forge | Sevier County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 54.0% (±7.2 points) | 29.3% (±1.8 points) | 33.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,261 (±185) | 11,825 (±832) | 933,708 (±7,883) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,073 (±224) | 28,519 (±739) | 1,890,569 (±10,295) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.1 (±0.5) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.4) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $52,624 (±$11,286) | $47,392 (±$4,904) | $46,745 (±$535) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $60,107 (±$14,801) | $71,521 (±$2,905) | $85,153 (±$545) | $100,009 |
In Pigeon Forge, the renter share is higher than in Sevier County (29.3%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (33.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Sevier County, Pigeon Forge ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 29 of 405.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Pigeon Forge has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 47.3% (±8.8 points) | 54.0% (±7.2 points) | +6.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $755 (±$76) | $1,053 (±$90) | +39.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $45,660 (±$4,248) | $53,261 (±$2,906) | +16.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Pigeon Forge
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Forge | — | 54.0% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Gatlinburg | 6.4 mi | 35.6% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Sevierville | 6.4 mi | 49.4% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pittman Center | 10 mi | 28.6% (±10.9 points) | Lower |
| Seymour | 13 mi | 22.5% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Townsend | 14 mi | 13.3% (±11.5 points) | Lower |
| Dandridge | 18 mi | 33.5% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
| Strawberry Plains | 19 mi | 28.0% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| New Market | 21 mi | 24.5% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gatlinburg, TN (35.6%), Pittman Center, TN (28.6%), Seymour, TN (22.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Sevier County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pigeon Forge | 54.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 2 | Sevierville | 49.4% (±5.1 points) |
| 3 | Gatlinburg | 35.6% (±6.1 points) |
| 4 | Pittman Center | 28.6% (±10.9 points) |
| 5 | Seymour | 22.5% (±5.7 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pigeon Forge
How many renters are there in Pigeon Forge?
Pigeon Forge has an estimated 1,261 (±185) renting households, 54.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Pigeon Forge?
In Pigeon Forge, the share of households that rent went from 47.3% in 2015–2019 to 54.0% in 2020–2024 (+6.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Pigeon Forge?
A renting household in Pigeon Forge has 3.1 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Pigeon Forge?
The median renting household in Pigeon Forge, TN has an income of $52,624 (±$11,286) a year, against $60,107 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pigeon Forge city, Tennessee
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pigeon Forge city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pigeon Forge city, Tennessee
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pigeon Forge city, Tennessee
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pigeon Forge city, Tennessee
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Pigeon Forge city, Tennessee (place:58080, in state:47).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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