At a Glance
Median Income
$85,240
$40,963 per capita
Home Value
$262,800
Zillow: $373,356
Median Rent
$1,530/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
17.0% smoking rate
How Seymour Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seymour's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seymour a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seymour residents earn a median household income of $85,240 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,963. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,321 business establishments, including 1,183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seymour is $262,800 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,356. Median rent is $1,530/month, with 22.1% 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 1993.
Education
21.5% of adults in Seymour hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seymour has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population15,914
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,240
Per Capita$40,963
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$43,623M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,800
Rent$1,530
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$373,356
Housing Units6,362
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,096/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,210 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Seymour was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.