Erin is a small town of 1,460 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $36,719
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Erin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Erin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Erin city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.2
Erin's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Erin costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Erin, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$543
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,719
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Erin's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
195.1 /100k
Property Crime
707.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Erin is served primarily by Houston County.
Metric
Erin, TN
National Avg
School District
Houston County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Erin sees average highs of 46.6°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 55.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Erin's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Erin roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,200 and median rent is $543/month.
Erin's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Erin are operated by Houston County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
12.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Erin, TN has a population of 1,460, a median household income of $36,719, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Erin averages 46.6°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.3 inches
with about 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Erin, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37061.
The population of Erin, Tennessee is 1,460 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Erin: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $134,200, median household income $36,719, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Erin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
