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Is Goodlettsville, TN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7872% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$76,313about $6,359/month · 12% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$381,90015% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,480 a year. That is $34 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 90 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Goodlettsville
$1,787
Sevierville
$1,243
Dickson
$1,041
Seymour
$1,594
Springfield
$1,676
Dyersburg
$895
Greeneville
$548

How much do households earn in Goodlettsville?

Under $25k
13.7%
$25k–50k
20.8%
$50k–100k
37.6%
$100k–150k
14.5%
$150k+
8.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Goodlettsville

SizeGoodlettsvilleU.S. average
Studio$1,412$1,338
1 bedroom$1,243$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,453$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,743$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,929$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Goodlettsville overall?

Everyday prices in Tennessee overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
79
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
72
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Goodlettsville, so the Tennessee figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Goodlettsville

🏛️ Property tax$2,117a year · 0.55% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$156a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Goodlettsville

Commute to work26.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Goodlettsville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $863 a month less.

Renting
$1,787
Owning
$2,650

Owning assumes a typical $381,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,190 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Goodlettsville, TN?

Renting in Goodlettsville costs a median of about $1,787 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.

How much do I need to make to live in Goodlettsville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,480 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Goodlettsville cheap or expensive?

Goodlettsville is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $76,313. It ranks 90th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Goodlettsville?

The median homeowner in Goodlettsville pays $2,117 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.

Is Goodlettsville 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 Goodlettsville?

The median home value in Goodlettsville is $381,900, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.

17,597 people live in Goodlettsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.