Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,271
Population
7,268
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Welcome to the exciting world of Dollywood
Suburban
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Affordable
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Entertainment
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Musical
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Mountainous
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Southern culture is thriving in Pigeon Forge. The tight-knit community, unbeatable attractions, and stunning mountain views keep residents raving about their affordable home in the suburbs of Tennessee. Pigeon Forge is one of the most family-friendly cities to date with its abundance of amusement parks, including the Island in Pigeon Forge, WonderWorks, and the famous Dollywood.
Known for its theme parks, Pigeon Forge also offers unique entertainment options like the Hollywood Wax Museum and numerous dinner theaters like the well-known Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show. Pigeon Forge serves up some of the best Southern fare in the state, and there’s a wonderful variety of cuisines and restaurants to choose from in the heart of town along Highway 321.
Though Pigeon Forge is an entertainment and vacation destination, there’s plenty of amenities and attractions for longtime residents and renters like the excellent public schools, such as Pigeon Forge Middle, and spacious community parks like Wear Farm City Park and Patriot Park, offering walking trails and exciting community events!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,484
Average: $63,233
Education
1,892
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,755
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pigeon Forge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pigeon Forge, TN is $1,201 for a studio, $1,271 for one bedroom, $1,440 for two bedrooms, and $1,246 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pigeon Forge has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,271/month
516 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pigeon Forge, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
388 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
457 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
432 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Adventure Park At Five Oaks
- RainForest Adventures Zoo
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Ober Gatlinburg
Airports
- McGhee Tyson
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.