salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most homes (77.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,760 a year. That is $31 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 82 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Seymour?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Seymour
| Size | Seymour | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $701 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,631 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,469 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Seymour 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 Seymour, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Seymour
Life in Seymour
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Seymour?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $544 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $308,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Seymour, TN?
Renting in Seymour costs a median of about $1,594 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in Seymour?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,760 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Seymour cheap or expensive?
Seymour is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $89,359. It ranks 82nd cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Seymour?
The median homeowner in Seymour pays $875 a year in property taxes, about 0.28% of the median home value.
Is Seymour 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 Seymour?
The median home value in Seymour is $308,100, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
16,216 people live in Seymour. Numbers are typical (middle) values.