Living in Mountain City, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mountain City · Census data 2020–2024
Mountain City has 2,542 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $38,818 (44% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $216,300, the median rent is $516/month.
Mountain City at a glance
- Population
- 2,542
- Median age
- 52.2State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $38,818State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $216,300State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $516/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Mountain City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mountain City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mountain City the median home value is $216,300, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $516 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,003 a month in housing costs.
Mountain City median household income
The median household income in Mountain City is $38,818 and the income per person is $25,395. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Mountain City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,301
- Owner-occupied
- 56.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.1%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.01
Mountain City demographics
- Population
- 2,542
- Median age
- 52.2
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 1,175
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mountain City ›
Education in Mountain City
12% of adults 25 and older in Mountain City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mountain City
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Mountain City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain City | 2,542 | $38,818 | $216,300 | $516 |
| Damascus | 772 | $29,006 | $173,500 | $730 |
| Cove Creek | 1,629 | $52,847 | $295,700 | $1,601 |
| Butler | 127 | $64,188 | — | — |
| Lansing | 165 | $48,750 | $169,400 | $954 |
| West Jefferson | 1,436 | $46,827 | $232,400 | $484 |
| Beech Mountain | 987 | $90,855 | $443,500 | $1,137 |
| Abingdon | 8,330 | $54,544 | $228,000 | $838 |
| Jefferson | 1,864 | $40,590 | $236,000 | $748 |
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Mountain City ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Mountain City: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mountain City, TN?
The median household income in Mountain City is $38,818, 44% 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 Mountain City?
The median home value in Mountain City is $216,300, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Mountain City?
The median gross rent in Mountain City is $516 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Mountain City, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
What is the median age in Mountain City?
The median age in Mountain City is 52.2 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Mountain City?
The average commute to work in Mountain City is 22 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mountain City?
The unemployment rate in Mountain City is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mountain City?
12% of adults in Mountain City 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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