Living in Humboldt, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Humboldt · Census data 2020–2024
Humboldt has 7,787 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $52,917 (24% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $102,300, the median rent is $742/month.
Humboldt at a glance
- Population
- 7,787
- Median age
- 42.8State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $52,917State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $102,300State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $742/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Humboldt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Humboldt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Humboldt the median home value is $102,300, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,108 a month in housing costs.
Humboldt median household income
The median household income in Humboldt is $52,917 and the income per person is $30,109. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Humboldt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,893
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.19
Humboldt demographics
- Population
- 7,787
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 3,440
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Humboldt ›
Education in Humboldt
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Humboldt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Humboldt
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Humboldt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | 7,787 | $52,917 | $102,300 | $742 |
| Three Way | 2,008 | $88,125 | $250,700 | $1,646 |
| Gibson | 479 | $53,750 | $154,200 | $871 |
| Gadsden | 459 | $60,139 | $153,700 | $775 |
| Medina | 5,407 | $107,807 | $287,200 | $1,206 |
| Milan | 8,244 | $43,886 | $144,100 | $805 |
| Trenton | 4,151 | $58,750 | $126,000 | $829 |
| Jackson | 68,435 | $53,032 | $217,800 | $1,145 |
| Alamo | 2,311 | $54,063 | $141,500 | $889 |
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What is the median household income in Humboldt, TN?
The median household income in Humboldt is $52,917, 24% 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 Humboldt?
The median home value in Humboldt is $102,300, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Humboldt?
The median gross rent in Humboldt is $742 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Humboldt, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Humboldt?
The median age in Humboldt is 42.8 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Humboldt?
The average commute to work in Humboldt is 18 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Humboldt?
The unemployment rate in Humboldt is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Humboldt?
16.6% of adults in Humboldt 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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