salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $28,560 a year. That is $14 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 9 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Follette?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Follette
| Size | La Follette | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500+ | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $461 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $781 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,077 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Follette 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 La Follette, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Follette
Life in La Follette
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Follette?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $250 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $138,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Follette, TN?
Renting in La Follette costs a median of about $714 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in La Follette?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $28,560 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Follette cheap or expensive?
La Follette is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $40,531. It ranks 9th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Follette?
The median homeowner in La Follette pays $584 a year in property taxes, about 0.42% of the median home value.
Is La Follette 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 La Follette?
The median home value in La Follette is $138,900, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
7,273 people live in La Follette. Numbers are typical (middle) values.