salaryRent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,080 a year. That is $20 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 34 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Harriman?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Harriman
| Size | Harriman | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $467 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $825 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $985 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,063 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Harriman 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 Harriman, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Harriman
Life in Harriman
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Harriman?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $11 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $153,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Harriman, TN?
Renting in Harriman costs a median of about $1,052 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Harriman?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,080 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Harriman cheap or expensive?
Harriman is rated OK: rent takes 26.2% of the typical household income of $48,158. It ranks 34th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Harriman?
The median homeowner in Harriman pays $792 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.
Is Harriman 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 Harriman?
The median home value in Harriman is $153,200, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
6,090 people live in Harriman. Numbers are typical (middle) values.