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St. Joseph, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
788
Population
209/sq mi density
$46,786
Median Income
$37,508 per capita
$121,900
Home Value
$235,210 Zillow
$627
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
737 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,786 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $627/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$121,900
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$627/mo
46% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.4%
23% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
378
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$121,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$235,210
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.4%
Owner-Occupied
19.6%
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:
$627/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
80.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $121,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $235,210 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $627 |
| 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 | 80.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 378 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |