salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,000 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Indiana cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Indiana. It is number 109 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Clarksville?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Clarksville
| Size | Clarksville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,501 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,007 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,257 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,542 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Clarksville overall?
Everyday prices in Indiana overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clarksville, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Clarksville
Life in Clarksville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clarksville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $378 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $179,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clarksville, IN?
Renting in Clarksville costs a median of about $1,625 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Clarksville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,000 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Clarksville cheap or expensive?
Clarksville is rated OK: rent takes 29.9% of the typical household income of $65,214. It ranks 109th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Clarksville?
The median homeowner in Clarksville pays $1,599 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Clarksville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Indiana are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Clarksville?
The median home value in Clarksville is $179,700, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
22,016 people live in Clarksville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.