Living in Erin, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Erin · Census data 2020–2024
Erin has 1,058 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $36,488 (48% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $202,900, the median rent is $512/month.
Erin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Erin at a glance
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 52.1State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $36,488State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $202,900State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $512/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Erin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Erin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Erin the median home value is $202,900, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $512 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,286 a month in housing costs.
Erin median household income
The median household income in Erin is $36,488 and the income per person is $30,223. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Erin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 567
- Owner-occupied
- 53.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.4%
- Vacant
- 19%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.01
Erin demographics
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 459
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Erin ›
Education in Erin
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Erin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Erin
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.9%
Erin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin | 1,058 | $36,488 | $202,900 | $512 |
| Tennessee Ridge | 1,726 | $74,271 | $171,800 | $935 |
| Cumberland City | 574 | $56,250 | $162,500 | $858 |
| Dover | 1,956 | $75,190 | $203,500 | $743 |
| McEwen | 1,806 | $60,781 | $205,300 | $745 |
| Vanleer | 666 | $67,375 | $225,000 | $791 |
| Waverly | 4,302 | $43,773 | $171,900 | $916 |
| Big Rock | 163 | $77,344 | $234,100 | — |
| Charlotte | 2,164 | $58,750 | $252,900 | $878 |
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What is the median household income in Erin, TN?
The median household income in Erin is $36,488, 48% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Erin?
The median home value in Erin is $202,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Erin?
The median gross rent in Erin is $512 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Erin, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
What is the median age in Erin?
The median age in Erin is 52.1 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Erin?
The average commute to work in Erin is 25 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Erin?
The unemployment rate in Erin is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Erin?
19.4% of adults in Erin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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