salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.8 minutes. Most homes (89.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,080 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Tennessee cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Tennessee. It is number 108 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fairfield Glade?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fairfield Glade
| Size | Fairfield Glade | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $844 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,362 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,999 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fairfield Glade 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 Fairfield Glade, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fairfield Glade
Life in Fairfield Glade
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairfield Glade?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $174 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $356,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fairfield Glade, TN?
Renting in Fairfield Glade costs a median of about $2,302 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Fairfield Glade?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,080 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairfield Glade cheap or expensive?
Fairfield Glade is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.7% of the typical household income of $77,309. It ranks 108th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fairfield Glade?
The median homeowner in Fairfield Glade pays $1,017 a year in property taxes, about 0.29% of the median home value.
Is Fairfield Glade 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 Fairfield Glade?
The median home value in Fairfield Glade is $356,800, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
9,487 people live in Fairfield Glade. Numbers are typical (middle) values.