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Is Pigeon Forge, TN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,33524% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$57,442about $4,787/month · 34% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$291,80012% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,400 a year. That is $26 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 61 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Pigeon Forge
$1,335
Henderson
$822
Loudon
$925
Jonesborough
$1,287
Kingston
$753
Sweetwater
$651
Munford
$1,489

How much do households earn in Pigeon Forge?

Under $25k
16.0%
$25k–50k
37.4%
$50k–100k
26.5%
$100k–150k
8.7%
$150k+
4.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Pigeon Forge

SizePigeon ForgeU.S. average
1 bedroom$912$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,056$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,156$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,207$2,098

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

How expensive is Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge, so the Tennessee figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Pigeon Forge

🏛️ Property tax$669a year · 0.23% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$140a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Pigeon Forge

Commute to work21.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home46%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line21%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pigeon Forge?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $690 a month less.

Renting
$1,335
Owning
$2,025

Owning assumes a typical $291,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,180 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pigeon Forge, TN?

Renting in Pigeon Forge costs a median of about $1,335 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.

How much do I need to make to live in Pigeon Forge?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,400 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Pigeon Forge cheap or expensive?

Pigeon Forge is rated OK: rent takes 27.9% of the typical household income of $57,442. It ranks 61st cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Pigeon Forge?

The median homeowner in Pigeon Forge pays $669 a year in property taxes, about 0.23% of the median home value.

Is Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge?

The median home value in Pigeon Forge is $291,800, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.

6,375 people live in Pigeon Forge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.