The Clarksville metro is home to 328,626 people (up 16.1% over five years), with a median household income of $66,210. Typical rent of $1,343/month works out to 24.3% of the median household income — comfortably below the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Clarksville's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 23.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 12.2% |
| Professional & management | 10.1% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 9.4% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 24.3% of median income leave room for rent growth without pricing out the median tenant. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Clarksville market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,343/month suggests a household income around $54,000/year. The metro's median household income is $66,210.
By workforce share: Education & health care (23.3%), Manufacturing (12.8%), Retail trade (12.2%) (Census ACS 5-year).