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Elgin, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Scott County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
194
Population
100/sq mi density
$22,656
Median Income
$17,320 per capita
$433
Median Rent
41.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$22,656 median income, 17.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$433/mo
63% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
33.8%
48% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
98
Median year built: 1995
Ownership vs. Renting
33.8%
Owner-Occupied
66.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$882/mo
1 Bedroom
$924/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,118/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,445/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,644/mo
Census median rent:
$433/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
41.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
33% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1995
Average age of housing stock: 31 years
Homeownership Rate
33.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $150,812 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $433 |
| FMR Studio | $882 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,118 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,445 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,644 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 33.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 98 |
| Median Year Built | 1995 |
| Rent Burden | 41.1% |