Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Seymour
Seymour, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,066
Population
10,385
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Soak in mountain views and small-town tranquility
Suburban
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Peaceful
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Secluded
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Close-Knit
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Laidback
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Nestled at the base of the Smoky Mountains, Seymour is a small town with expansive views. Seymour residents enjoy a slower pace of life within minutes of bustling destinations such as Knoxville, Sevierville, and Pigeon Forge. Attractions like Dollywood, the Island in Pigeon Forge, and Downtown Knoxville are all within a 30-minute drive of Seymour.
In addition to a tranquil atmosphere, Seymour offers residents the convenience of numerous restaurants, stores, and markets along its major thoroughfares—U.S. 441 and U.S. 411. The nearby French Broad River and Seven Islands State Birding Park present plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation close to Seymour as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,868
Average: $84,273
Education
2,437
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,217
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Seymour has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Seymour, TN is $1,060 for one bedroom, $1,521 for two bedrooms, and $1,979 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seymour has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,060/month
831 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seymour, TN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
558 Students
Public
Grades K-5
341 Students
Public
Grades K-5
657 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
766 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
706 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead
- Mead's Quarry Park
- Ijams Nature Center
- Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum
- 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.