Living in Henning, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henning · Census data 2020–2024
Henning has 977 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $40,781 (41% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $72,500, the median rent is $668/month.
Henning is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henning at a glance
- Population
- 977
- Median age
- 43.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $40,781State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $72,500State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $668/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Henning a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 34%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Henning
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henning the median home value is $72,500, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $668 per month, which is 46.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $938 a month in housing costs.
Henning median household income
The median household income in Henning is $40,781 and the income per person is $22,219. 34% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Henning: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 561
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.97
Henning demographics
- Population
- 977
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 495
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henning ›
Education in Henning
8.3% of adults 25 and older in Henning have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henning
- Unemployment rate
- 13.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 90.9%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Henning vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henning | 977 | $40,781 | $72,500 | $668 |
| Ripley | 7,658 | $37,432 | $154,900 | $800 |
| Covington | 8,587 | $42,254 | $185,900 | $933 |
| Garland | 370 | $69,688 | $234,200 | $880 |
| Gates | 619 | $51,146 | $96,300 | $629 |
| Burlison | 398 | $64,250 | $172,700 | $888 |
| Halls | 2,034 | $43,750 | $137,200 | $844 |
| Brighton | 2,889 | $80,882 | $214,100 | $1,204 |
| Gilt Edge | 516 | $77,031 | $192,600 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Henning, TN?
The median household income in Henning is $40,781, 41% 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 Henning?
The median home value in Henning is $72,500, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Henning?
The median gross rent in Henning is $668 per month, about 46.8% of household income.
Is Henning, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 34%.
What is the median age in Henning?
The median age in Henning is 43.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Henning?
The average commute to work in Henning is 28 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henning?
The unemployment rate in Henning is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henning?
8.3% of adults in Henning 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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