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White House

Pop. 14,631·21st most expensive in Tennessee·Rental market data updated monthly for White House, TN
Median rent (all units)
$1,783/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$182
Falling (Monthly)
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White House · $1,783
More affordable than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,783/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$71,000/yr
Local median income
$90,019/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using White House's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,740/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,396/yr
At $1,783/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

White House, TN is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,631
Median income
$90,019
Median age
34.8
Renters
24.1%
Age distribution
24.8%
25.5%
26.1%
12.8%
Under 1824.8%
18–3425.5%
35–5426.1%
55–6410.8%
65+12.8%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
85.4%
White85.4%
Black1.9%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian1%
Other6%
Education (25+)
32.7%
34%
26.7%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
75.9%
24.1%
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How White House, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,504 → $90,019
up 11.8%
Population
12,820 → 14,631
up 14.1%
Renter share
23% → 24.1%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.8% → 26.7%
+1.9 pts
Median age
36.5 → 34.8
-1.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in White House, TN now reports about $90,019, up from $80,504 in 2021. Census counts show White House, TN adding about 1,811 residents over the five-year window, up 14.1% on net.

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About renting in White House, TN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in White House is $1,783/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,510/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,740/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,570/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,200/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($90,019/yr), White House ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is White House an affordable city for renters?

White House is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,783/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($90,019/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. White House falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in White House?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,783/mo in White House. The local median household income is $90,019/yr, meaning the typical White House household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in White House?

Rent in White House has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does White House rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

White House is one of the pricier cities in Tennessee for rent, ranking #21 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,783/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than White House?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than White House ($1,783/mo): Springfield ($1,554/mo), Gallatin ($1,633/mo), Goodlettsville ($1,648/mo).

What percentage of White House residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.1% of White House households are renters, while 75.9% are owner-occupied. White House leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does White House rent compare to the national average?

White House's median rent of $1,783/mo is $182 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #21 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,783/mo, rent takes ~24% of White House's median household income ($90,019/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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