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South Carthage, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Smith County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,049
Population
800/sq mi density
$47,610
Median Income
$24,535 per capita
$195,800
Home Value
$260,879 Zillow
$832
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
1,443
Violent Crime/100K
938 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,610 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, $832/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,443 violent crimes/100K (280% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$195,800
31% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$832/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
708
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$195,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$260,879
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.3%
Owner-Occupied
38.7%
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:
$832/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $195,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $260,879 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $832 |
| 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 | 61.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 708 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |