The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Henderson County | 265 |
| 2. | Carroll County | 251 |
| 3. | Decatur County | 247 |
| 4. | Lauderdale County | 242 |
| 5. | Obion County | 242 |
| 6. | Lewis County | 233 |
| 7. | Van Buren County | 232 |
| 8. | Gibson County | 224 |
| 9. | Hardeman County | 224 |
| 10. | Lake County | 223 |
| 11. | Humphreys County | 223 |
| 12. | Chester County | 219 |
| 13. | Crockett County | 217 |
| 14. | Greene County | 216 |
| 15. | Grundy County | 216 |
| 16. | Giles County | 216 |
| 17. | Houston County | 214 |
| 18. | Henry County | 213 |
| 19. | Perry County | 212 |
| 20. | McNairy County | 210 |
