Living in La Follette, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Follette · Census data 2020–2024
La Follette has 7,273 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $37,581 (46% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $138,900, the median rent is $696/month.
La Follette at a glance
- Population
- 7,273
- Median age
- 38.2State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $37,581State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $138,900State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $696/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 40.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is La Follette a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in La Follette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Follette the median home value is $138,900, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $696 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,027 a month in housing costs.
La Follette median household income
The median household income in La Follette is $37,581 and the income per person is $22,257. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in La Follette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,720
- Owner-occupied
- 40.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.9%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.11
La Follette demographics
- Population
- 7,273
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 3,350
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Follette ›
Education in La Follette
7% of adults 25 and older in La Follette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Follette
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.2%
La Follette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Follette | 7,273 | $37,581 | $138,900 | $696 |
| Jacksboro | 2,650 | $68,750 | $236,500 | $714 |
| Fincastle | 1,374 | $51,591 | $215,300 | — |
| Caryville | 2,073 | $56,394 | $200,500 | $890 |
| Rocky Top | 1,607 | $32,868 | $149,100 | $690 |
| Norris | 1,485 | $75,515 | $315,900 | $1,053 |
| Jellico | 1,855 | $41,467 | $127,300 | $440 |
| Clinton | 10,239 | $68,882 | $225,000 | $962 |
| Maynardville | 2,528 | $46,106 | $205,400 | $815 |
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What is the median household income in La Follette, TN?
The median household income in La Follette is $37,581, 46% 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 La Follette?
The median home value in La Follette is $138,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in La Follette?
The median gross rent in La Follette is $696 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is La Follette, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
What is the median age in La Follette?
The median age in La Follette is 38.2 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in La Follette?
The average commute to work in La Follette is 28 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Follette?
The unemployment rate in La Follette is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Follette?
7% of adults in La Follette 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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