salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Most homes (84.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 65% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,680 a year. That is $43 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 105 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Farragut?
Share of households by yearly income. 58.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Farragut
| Size | Farragut | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,475 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,634 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,210 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,236 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Farragut 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 Farragut, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Farragut
Life in Farragut
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Farragut?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,806 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $583,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Farragut, TN?
Renting in Farragut costs a median of about $2,242 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Farragut?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,680 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Farragut cheap or expensive?
Farragut is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $153,247. It ranks 105th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Farragut?
The median homeowner in Farragut pays $2,120 a year in property taxes, about 0.36% of the median home value.
Is Farragut 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 Farragut?
The median home value in Farragut is $583,400, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
24,634 people live in Farragut. Numbers are typical (middle) values.