Living in Erwin, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Erwin · Census data 2020–2024
Erwin has 5,988 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $47,487 (32% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $180,900, the median rent is $614/month.
Erwin at a glance
- Population
- 5,988
- Median age
- 44.3State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $47,487State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $180,900State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $614/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Erwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Tennessee median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Erwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Erwin the median home value is $180,900, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $614 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,079 a month in housing costs.
Erwin median household income
The median household income in Erwin is $47,487 and the income per person is $29,881. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Erwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,864
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.21
Erwin demographics
- Population
- 5,988
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 2,611
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Erwin ›
Education in Erwin
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Erwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Erwin
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
Erwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erwin | 5,988 | $47,487 | $180,900 | $614 |
| Banner Hill | 1,211 | $59,784 | $116,300 | — |
| Unicoi | 3,806 | $42,424 | $244,300 | $920 |
| Telford | 731 | $69,200 | $228,600 | — |
| Jonesborough | 6,232 | $74,015 | $299,200 | $1,129 |
| Pine Crest | 2,029 | $53,537 | $196,600 | $700 |
| Johnson City | 72,222 | $57,254 | $268,200 | $1,023 |
| Central | 1,938 | $37,444 | $151,800 | $952 |
| Hampton | 1,883 | $39,028 | $98,200 | $676 |
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What is the median household income in Erwin, TN?
The median household income in Erwin is $47,487, 32% 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 Erwin?
The median home value in Erwin is $180,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Erwin?
The median gross rent in Erwin is $614 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Erwin, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Tennessee median.
What is the median age in Erwin?
The median age in Erwin is 44.3 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Erwin?
The average commute to work in Erwin is 21 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Erwin?
The unemployment rate in Erwin is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Erwin?
18.1% of adults in Erwin 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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