Living in Vonore, Tennessee

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vonore · Census data 2020–2024

Vonore has 2,191 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $58,317 (16% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $290,900, the median rent is $1,086/month.

Vonore at a glance

Population
2,191
Median age
41.4State: 38.9
Median household income
$58,317State: $69,595
Median home value
$290,900State: $286,700
Median rent
$1,086/moState: $1,189
Homeowners
53.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18%
Average commute
27 min

Is Vonore a good place to live?

Pros: Unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.

Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Tennessee median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Vonore

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vonore the median home value is $290,900, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,298 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Vonore$290,900
Tennessee$286,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Vonore$1,086
Tennessee$1,189
United States$1,413

Vonore median household income

The median household income in Vonore is $58,317 and the income per person is $37,038. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).

Median household income

Vonore$58,317
Tennessee$69,595
United States$80,734

Housing in Vonore: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
979
Owner-occupied
53.7%
Renter-occupied
46.3%
Vacant
4.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1991
Average household size
2.33

Vonore demographics

Population
2,191
Median age
41.4
Under 18
23%
65 and older
19%
Households
937
Foreign-born
2%
Veterans
9.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Black14.1%
Asian1.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vonore ›

Education in Vonore

18% of adults 25 and older in Vonore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Vonore18%
Tennessee31.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Vonore

Unemployment rate
0.3%State: 4.7%
Average commute
27 minState: 26 min
Work from home
10.2%
Drive alone
78.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
95.2%

Vonore vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Vonore2,191$58,317$290,900$1,086
Kahite892$119,286$667,900—
Rarity Bay757$84,861$706,000$1,598
Greenback1,378$72,961$286,100$1,060
Tellico Village7,414$106,875$517,200$2,038
Madisonville5,241$39,878$234,400$726
Philadelphia684$68,679$105,600$930
Loudon6,432$53,650$244,200$879
Friendsville980$69,063$217,800$1,357

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Living in Vonore: FAQ

What is the median household income in Vonore, TN?

The median household income in Vonore is $58,317, 16% 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 Vonore?

The median home value in Vonore is $290,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.

How much is rent in Vonore?

The median gross rent in Vonore is $1,086 per month, about 32.3% of household income.

Is Vonore, TN a good place to live?

Pluses: unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Tennessee median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

What is the median age in Vonore?

The median age in Vonore is 41.4 years (Tennessee: 38.9).

How long is the commute in Vonore?

The average commute to work in Vonore is 27 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Vonore?

The unemployment rate in Vonore is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Vonore?

18% of adults in Vonore 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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