Living in South Pittsburg, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Pittsburg · Census data 2020–2024
South Pittsburg has 3,013 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $57,865 (17% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $187,100, the median rent is $643/month.
South Pittsburg at a glance
- Population
- 3,013
- Median age
- 49.5State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $57,865State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $187,100State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $643/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is South Pittsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.9%; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in South Pittsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Pittsburg the median home value is $187,100, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $643 per month, which is 20.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,373 a month in housing costs.
South Pittsburg median household income
The median household income in South Pittsburg is $57,865 and the income per person is $27,847. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in South Pittsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,528
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 19.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.36
South Pittsburg demographics
- Population
- 3,013
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 1,229
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Pittsburg ›
Education in South Pittsburg
9.4% of adults 25 and older in South Pittsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Pittsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 11.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
South Pittsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pittsburg | 3,013 | $57,865 | $187,100 | $643 |
| New Hope | 862 | $77,727 | $179,600 | $775 |
| Kimball | 1,639 | $60,543 | $231,400 | $754 |
| Bridgeport | 2,246 | $34,481 | $94,000 | $569 |
| Jasper | 3,612 | $73,013 | $209,000 | $787 |
| Sequatchie | 359 | $27,679 | — | — |
| Stevenson | 1,995 | $53,958 | $156,900 | $917 |
| New England | 391 | $26,374 | — | — |
| Trenton | 2,123 | $39,441 | $166,000 | $670 |
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What is the median household income in South Pittsburg, TN?
The median household income in South Pittsburg is $57,865, 17% 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 Pittsburg?
The median home value in South Pittsburg is $187,100, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in South Pittsburg?
The median gross rent in South Pittsburg is $643 per month, about 20.3% of household income.
Is South Pittsburg, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.9%; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in South Pittsburg?
The median age in South Pittsburg is 49.5 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in South Pittsburg?
The average commute to work in South Pittsburg is 26 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Pittsburg?
The unemployment rate in South Pittsburg is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Pittsburg?
9.4% of adults in South Pittsburg 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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