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Smithville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · DeKalb County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
5,158
Population
876/sq mi density
$29,507
Median Income
$17,349 per capita
$153,500
Home Value
$278,386 Zillow
$676
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
435
Violent Crime/100K
2,444 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,507 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$153,500 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$153,500
46% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$676/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.0%
27% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,159
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$153,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$278,386
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.0%
Owner-Occupied
52.0%
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:
$676/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
48.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $153,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,386 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $676 |
| 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 | 48.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,159 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |