At a Glance
Median Income
$50,066
$26,301 per capita
Home Value
$148,200
Zillow: $241,234
Median Rent
$750/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
27.9% smoking rate
How Bulls Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bulls Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bulls Gap a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bulls Gap residents earn a median household income of $50,066 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,301. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,568 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bulls Gap is $148,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,234. Median rent is $750/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
13.1% of adults in Bulls Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bulls Gap has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population910
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,066
Per Capita$26,301
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$4,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,200
Rent$750
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$241,234
Housing Units454
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking27.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death13,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,146 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed291 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bulls Gap was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 291 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.