Living in South Carthage, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Carthage · Census data 2020–2024
South Carthage has 2,364 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $55,662 (20% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $200,300, the median rent is $939/month.
South Carthage at a glance
- Population
- 2,364
- Median age
- 30.8State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $55,662State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $200,300State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $939/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is South Carthage a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in South Carthage
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Carthage the median home value is $200,300, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,222 a month in housing costs.
South Carthage median household income
The median household income in South Carthage is $55,662 and the income per person is $25,118. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in South Carthage: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 895
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.72
South Carthage demographics
- Population
- 2,364
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 863
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Carthage ›
Education in South Carthage
18.5% of adults 25 and older in South Carthage have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Carthage
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
South Carthage vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carthage | 2,364 | $55,662 | $200,300 | $939 |
| Carthage | 2,327 | $67,006 | $257,300 | $934 |
| Gordonsville | 1,299 | $57,688 | $251,400 | $889 |
| Tuckers Crossroads | 426 | $92,679 | $428,600 | — |
| Alexandria | 1,136 | $50,116 | $220,100 | $789 |
| Watertown | 1,463 | $68,148 | $250,000 | $1,036 |
| Hartsville/Trousdale County | 11,957 | $72,747 | $337,600 | $853 |
| Dowelltown | 434 | $35,313 | $155,700 | $695 |
| Liberty | 406 | $45,781 | $186,500 | $534 |
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What is the median household income in South Carthage, TN?
The median household income in South Carthage is $55,662, 20% 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 South Carthage?
The median home value in South Carthage is $200,300, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in South Carthage?
The median gross rent in South Carthage is $939 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is South Carthage, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in South Carthage?
The median age in South Carthage is 30.8 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in South Carthage?
The average commute to work in South Carthage is 40 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Carthage?
The unemployment rate in South Carthage is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Carthage?
18.5% of adults in South Carthage 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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