Cost of Living in Hollow Rock, TN

With a cost of living index of 56, Hollow Rock, TN is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 44% cheaper than the national average and 25% below the Tennessee state average of 80. Hollow Rock is a small community of 701 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Hollow Rock's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $520 (61% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $95,600 (69% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Hollow Rock is $41,125, which is 45% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.