Harrogate, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Claiborne County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,355 Population 599/sq mi density
$63,257 Median Income $29,933 per capita
$178,600 Home Value $240,222 Zillow
$1,277 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$63,257 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, $1,277/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrogate, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,257
16% below
$29,933 per capita
Home Value
$178,600
37% below
Zillow: $240,222
Median Rent
$1,277/mo
10% above
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Harrogate Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Harrogate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
63%
Rent
110%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrogate a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harrogate residents earn a median household income of $63,257 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,933. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harrogate is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,222. Median rent is $1,277/month, with 21.0% 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 1977.

Education

22.9% of adults in Harrogate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harrogate has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population4,355
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density599/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,257
Per Capita$29,933
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,100M
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,600
Rent$1,277
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$240,222
Housing Units1,844
Rent Burden21.0%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,193/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain54.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,252 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Harrogate was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.