Income needed to buy a home
Obion County, TN
$54,635
a year in household income to buy the typical Obion County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$169,585
Down payment (10%)$16,959
Loan$152,627
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,057/mo
Property tax (0.49% a year)$70/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$85/mo
Mortgage insurance$64/mo
Total monthly cost$1,275/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Right at the edge
The typical household here earns $54,613 a year, 100% of what it takes.
In Tennessee
Obion County ranks #5 of 95 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Tennessee
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County | $114,150 | $37,705 |
| Lauderdale County | $141,988 | $46,642 |
| Hardeman County | $163,972 | $53,330 |
| Chester County | $168,713 | $54,432 |
| McNairy County | $174,551 | $55,537 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.