Income needed to buy a home
Rhea County, TN
$85,601
a year in household income to buy the typical Rhea County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$264,794
Down payment (10%)$26,479
Loan$238,315
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,650/mo
Property tax (0.52% a year)$116/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$132/mo
Mortgage insurance$99/mo
Total monthly cost$1,997/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Far off
The typical household here earns $55,033 a year, 64% of what it takes.
In Tennessee
Rhea County ranks #55 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 |
| Obion County | $169,585 | $54,635 |
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.