Living in Henry, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henry · Census data 2020–2024
Henry has 534 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $41,875 (40% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $100,500, the median rent is $619/month.
Henry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henry at a glance
- Population
- 534
- Median age
- 32State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $41,875State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $100,500State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $619/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Henry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 37.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Henry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henry the median home value is $100,500, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $619 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Henry median household income
The median household income in Henry is $41,875 and the income per person is $18,647. 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Henry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 205
- Owner-occupied
- 56.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.1%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.07
Henry demographics
- Population
- 534
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 36.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 174
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henry ›
Education in Henry
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Henry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henry
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Henry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry | 534 | $41,875 | $100,500 | $619 |
| McKenzie | 5,631 | $37,236 | $154,500 | $663 |
| Paris | 10,338 | $41,012 | $163,600 | $780 |
| Gleason | 1,159 | $57,917 | $93,200 | $676 |
| Huntingdon | 4,441 | $51,969 | $160,500 | $927 |
| Hollow Rock | 739 | $40,000 | $89,100 | $521 |
| Bruceton | 1,431 | $45,469 | $131,300 | $625 |
| Dresden | 2,943 | $51,000 | $126,900 | $725 |
| Puryear | 736 | $59,500 | $125,000 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Henry, TN?
The median household income in Henry is $41,875, 40% 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 Henry?
The median home value in Henry is $100,500, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Henry?
The median gross rent in Henry is $619 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Henry, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 37.5%.
What is the median age in Henry?
The median age in Henry is 32 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Henry?
The average commute to work in Henry is 21 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Henry?
The unemployment rate in Henry is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Henry?
9.3% of adults in Henry 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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