salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,800 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Tennessee cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Tennessee. It is number 21 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dyersburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dyersburg
| Size | Dyersburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $586 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $593 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $737 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $975 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $769 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dyersburg overall?
Everyday prices in Tennessee overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Dyersburg, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dyersburg
Life in Dyersburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dyersburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $273 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $168,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dyersburg, TN?
Renting in Dyersburg costs a median of about $895 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Dyersburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,800 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dyersburg cheap or expensive?
Dyersburg is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $56,151. It ranks 21st cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dyersburg?
The median homeowner in Dyersburg pays $1,471 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is Dyersburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Tennessee are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Dyersburg?
The median home value in Dyersburg is $168,300, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
15,979 people live in Dyersburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.