salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $21,920 a year. That is $11 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 3 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Greeneville?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Greeneville
| Size | Greeneville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $436 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $446 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $803 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $749 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,388 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Greeneville 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 Greeneville, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Greeneville
Life in Greeneville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Greeneville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,030 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $227,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greeneville, TN?
Renting in Greeneville costs a median of about $548 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Greeneville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $21,920 a year, or $11 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Greeneville cheap or expensive?
Greeneville is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.2% of the typical household income of $53,805. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Greeneville?
The median homeowner in Greeneville pays $1,429 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Greeneville 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 Greeneville?
The median home value in Greeneville is $227,400, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
15,646 people live in Greeneville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.