Mount Carmel, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Scott County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,504
Population
829/sq mi density
$71,336
Median Income
$34,282 per capita
$179,700
Home Value
$267,038 Zillow
$804
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
21
Violent Crime/100K
451 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$71,336 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,700 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
21 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$179,700
36% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$804/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.5%
35% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,243
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$179,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$267,038
Redfin Median Sale
$295,000
Median Sale Price
$295,000
Median List Price
$334,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
88.5%
Owner-Occupied
11.5%
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:
$804/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$295,000
Median Days on Market
107 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
27.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$134
Active Inventory
18
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
88.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $179,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $267,038 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $295,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $295,000 |
| Median List Price | $334,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $134 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $804 |
| FMR Studio | $882 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,118 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,445 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,644 |
Market
| Days on Market | 107 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.8% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 18 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $134 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,243 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 24.8% |