Living in John Sevier, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of John Sevier · Census data 2020–2024
John Sevier has 1,177 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $46,776 (33% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $144,200, the median rent is $1,122/month.
John Sevier is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
John Sevier at a glance
- Population
- 1,177
- Median age
- 50.1State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $46,776State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $144,200State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,122/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is John Sevier a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in John Sevier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In John Sevier the median home value is $144,200, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,122 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $853 a month in housing costs.
John Sevier median household income
The median household income in John Sevier is $46,776 and the income per person is $29,095. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in John Sevier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 609
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.10
John Sevier demographics
- Population
- 1,177
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 553
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of John Sevier ›
Education in John Sevier
12.7% of adults 25 and older in John Sevier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in John Sevier
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.5%
John Sevier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Sevier | 1,177 | $46,776 | $144,200 | $1,122 |
| Mascot | 3,277 | $60,250 | $206,000 | $725 |
| Halls | 10,272 | $90,933 | $321,300 | $1,178 |
| Knoxville | 195,185 | $54,039 | $239,700 | $1,191 |
| Plainview | 2,458 | $63,965 | $168,500 | $869 |
| Strawberry Plains | 2,669 | $75,027 | $168,400 | $670 |
| Blaine | 3,213 | $77,092 | $297,400 | $1,008 |
| Seymour | 16,216 | $82,855 | $308,100 | $1,515 |
| Powell | 13,739 | $82,434 | $299,400 | $1,276 |
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What is the median household income in John Sevier, TN?
The median household income in John Sevier is $46,776, 33% 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 John Sevier?
The median home value in John Sevier is $144,200, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in John Sevier?
The median gross rent in John Sevier is $1,122 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is John Sevier, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.3%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in John Sevier?
The median age in John Sevier is 50.1 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in John Sevier?
The average commute to work in John Sevier is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in John Sevier?
The unemployment rate in John Sevier is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is John Sevier?
12.7% of adults in John Sevier 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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