salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,960 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 30 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Humboldt?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Humboldt
| Size | Humboldt | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $398 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $705 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,036 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $908 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Humboldt 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 Humboldt, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Humboldt
Life in Humboldt
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Humboldt?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $314 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $102,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Humboldt, TN?
Renting in Humboldt costs a median of about $1,024 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Humboldt?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,960 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Humboldt cheap or expensive?
Humboldt is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $57,071. It ranks 30th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Humboldt?
The median homeowner in Humboldt pays $818 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Humboldt 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 Humboldt?
The median home value in Humboldt is $102,300, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,787 people live in Humboldt. Numbers are typical (middle) values.