Living in Selmer, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Selmer · Census data 2020–2024
Selmer has 4,488 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $51,591 (26% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $155,900, the median rent is $674/month.
Selmer at a glance
- Population
- 4,488
- Median age
- 39.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $51,591State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $155,900State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $674/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Selmer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Selmer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Selmer the median home value is $155,900, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $674 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,209 a month in housing costs.
Selmer median household income
The median household income in Selmer is $51,591 and the income per person is $26,994. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Selmer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,400
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 22.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.30
Selmer demographics
- Population
- 4,488
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 1,862
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Selmer ›
Education in Selmer
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Selmer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Selmer
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Selmer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selmer | 4,488 | $51,591 | $155,900 | $674 |
| Bethel Springs | 664 | $34,500 | $149,000 | $718 |
| Eastview | 767 | $58,750 | $153,300 | $893 |
| Ramer | 243 | $53,333 | $176,400 | $805 |
| Stantonville | 313 | $47,222 | — | $817 |
| Guys | 423 | $58,929 | $158,800 | $882 |
| Michie | 558 | $60,714 | $166,500 | $596 |
| Adamsville | 2,278 | $51,422 | $148,600 | $740 |
| Finger | 669 | $53,750 | $99,700 | $637 |
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What is the median household income in Selmer, TN?
The median household income in Selmer is $51,591, 26% 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 Selmer?
The median home value in Selmer is $155,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Selmer?
The median gross rent in Selmer is $674 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is Selmer, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
What is the median age in Selmer?
The median age in Selmer is 39.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Selmer?
The average commute to work in Selmer is 22 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Selmer?
The unemployment rate in Selmer is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Selmer?
15.2% of adults in Selmer 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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