Living in Walnut Hill, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walnut Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Walnut Hill has 2,415 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $51,742 (26% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $219,900, the median rent is $1,219/month.
Walnut Hill at a glance
- Population
- 2,415
- Median age
- 49.3State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $51,742State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $219,900State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,219/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Walnut Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Tennessee median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Walnut Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walnut Hill the median home value is $219,900, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,219 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,044 a month in housing costs.
Walnut Hill median household income
The median household income in Walnut Hill is $51,742 and the income per person is $28,898. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Walnut Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 981
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.55
Walnut Hill demographics
- Population
- 2,415
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 948
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walnut Hill ›
Education in Walnut Hill
26% of adults 25 and older in Walnut Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walnut Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Walnut Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hill | 2,415 | $51,742 | $219,900 | $1,219 |
| Bristol | 27,636 | $58,162 | $194,500 | $842 |
| Blountville | 3,309 | $54,754 | $177,300 | $1,192 |
| Bristol | 16,849 | $50,404 | $184,100 | $801 |
| Bluff City | 2,225 | $61,059 | $157,400 | $931 |
| Mendota | 262 | $46,012 | — | — |
| Orebank | 816 | $67,740 | $185,100 | $838 |
| Hiltons | 217 | $42,866 | — | — |
| Hunter | 1,918 | $51,815 | $169,500 | $756 |
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What is the median household income in Walnut Hill, TN?
The median household income in Walnut Hill is $51,742, 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 Walnut Hill?
The median home value in Walnut Hill is $219,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Walnut Hill?
The median gross rent in Walnut Hill is $1,219 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Walnut Hill, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Tennessee median.
What is the median age in Walnut Hill?
The median age in Walnut Hill is 49.3 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Walnut Hill?
The average commute to work in Walnut Hill is 22 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walnut Hill?
The unemployment rate in Walnut Hill is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walnut Hill?
26% of adults in Walnut Hill 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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