Sunbright is a small town of 880 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $43,304
and a 12.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sunbright stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sunbright is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sunbright 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: 92.8
Sunbright's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sunbright costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sunbright, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$113,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$644
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,304
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sunbright's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
51.4 /100k
Property Crime
654.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sunbright is served primarily by Morgan County.
Metric
Sunbright, TN
National Avg
School District
Morgan County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
69.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sunbright sees average highs of 46.3°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 56.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.9 inches of snow per year.
Sunbright's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sunbright roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $113,400 and median rent is $644/month.
Sunbright's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 654.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sunbright are operated by Morgan County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sunbright, TN has a population of 880, a median household income of $43,304, and an unemployment rate of 12.7%.
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.
Sunbright averages 46.3°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.4 inches
with about 4.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sunbright, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37872.
The population of Sunbright, Tennessee is 880 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sunbright: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $113,400, median household income $43,304, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sunbright side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
