Sevierville

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park lies just to the east of Sevierville.
The University of Tennessee football stadium hosts many home games.
University of Tennessee cheerleaders pump up the crowd on the Vol Walk.

Sevierville, TN Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,140

Population

18,093

Renter Mix

50% Rent

Small town vibes in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains

Rural Scenic Small Town Tourism Nature Outdoors Mountains Airport Shopping Stadium

Sevierville is a small city in eastern Tennessee, situated about thirty miles east of Knoxville and just outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The natural surroundings and the close proximity to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg make Sevierville a popular destination for tourists, with the city typically hosting many more people than its permanent population of around 17,000.

With an endless offering of forest trails, mountain views, and winding rivers just outside of town, Sevierville is an ideal location for folks who love spending time outdoors. Sevierville also hosts a vast retail sector, with a huge selection of shopping centers spread across the entire city. The local rental market is dominated by houses, most of which lie south of the city proper near the edge of the National Park, allowing you to bask in the natural beauty of the region every day.

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University of Tennessee cheerleaders pump up the crowd on the Vol Walk.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$43,600

Average: $68,395

Education

5,423

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

8,428

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

In Sevierville, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.

Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sevierville, TN is $1,200 for a studio, $1,140 for one bedroom, $1,191 for two bedrooms, and $1,642 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sevierville has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,140/month
625 Sq Ft
House
$2,852/month
2,094 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

New Center Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

855 Students

Catons Chapel Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

301 Students

Boyds Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

429 Students

Wearwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

191 Students

Sevierville Intermediate

Public

Grades K-5

715 Students

New Center Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

855 Students

Wearwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

191 Students

Gary Hardin Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

160 Students

Sevierville Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

737 Students

Parkway Academy

Public

Grades K-12

5 Students

Sevier County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,248 Students

Gary Hardin Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

160 Students

Parkway Academy

Public

Grades K-12

5 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • RainForest Adventures Zoo
  • Adventure Park At Five Oaks
  • Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo
  • Seven Islands State Birding Park

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.