Highest Income Limits in Tennessee — FY2026

Metro areas with the highest HUD Area Median Income in Tennessee. Highest area median income first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Median Income 50% AMI (4p) 30% AMI (4p)
1 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $116,100 $58,050 $34,850
2 Maury County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $109,500 $51,800 $33,000
3 Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $103,700 $51,850 $33,000
4 Roane County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $94,100 $47,050 $33,000
5 Cleveland, TN MSA TN $91,700 $45,650 $33,000
6 Stewart County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $90,200 $45,100 $33,000
7 Smith County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $85,900 $42,950 $33,000
8 Morgan County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $82,500 $41,250 $33,000
9 Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA TN $81,800 $40,900 $33,000
10 Crockett County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $80,300 $40,150 $33,000
11 Morristown, TN MSA TN $80,100 $40,050 $33,000
12 Jackson, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $79,500 $39,750 $33,000
13 Hickman County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $78,900 $39,450 $33,000
14 Macon County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $77,500 $39,000 $33,000
15 Gibson County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $77,100 $39,000 $33,000
16 Johnson City, TN MSA TN $76,800 $40,300 $33,000
17 Campbell County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $69,000 $39,000 $33,000
18 Grainger County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area TN $68,800 $39,000 $33,000