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.
| Name | County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | City of Rocky Top | Anderson | 41 |
| 2. | City of Gallaway | Fayette | 46 |
| 3. | City of Berry Hill | Davidson | 50 |
| 4. | City of Belle Meade | Davidson | 51 |
| 5. | City of Algood | Putnam | 51 |
| 6. | Town of Tiptonville | Lake | 51 |
| 7. | City of Sevierville | Sevier | 54 |
| 8. | Andersonville Census Designated Place | Anderson | 54 |
| 9. | Town of Baileyton | Greene | 55 |
| 10. | John Sevier Census Designated Place | Knox | 56 |
| 11. | Town of Somerville | Fayette | 56 |
| 12. | City of Red Boiling Springs | Macon | 57 |
| 13. | Town of Pittman Center | Sevier | 58 |
| 14. | City of Martin | Weakley | 58 |
| 15. | Town of Pleasant Hill | Cumberland | 61 |
| 16. | City of Norris | Anderson | 61 |
| 17. | Rarity Bay Census Designated Place | Monroe | 62 |
| 18. | Fall Branch Census Designated Place | Washington | 62 |
| 19. | Fairgarden Census Designated Place | Sevier | 64 |
| 20. | City of Townsend | Blount | 64 |