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Living in Pigeon Forge

The city had 32 schools in 2026. Pigeon Forge had a population of 6,375 in July 2026. For Pigeon Forge, median household income was US$53,261 a year in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population6,598people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,178EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent925.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.5%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,956offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 149% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.84µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Pigeon Forge?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,053 per month, while the median home value was US$291,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 46%, and the vacancy rate was 53.1% in July 2026. 39.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Pigeon Forge recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,053/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent39.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)53.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents5,233 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)985.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent925.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes223 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Pigeon Forge a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–56%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–62%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–61%
Family56%strong on family, weak on cost · range 47–65%
Retirement48%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

27.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,801 of 6,598 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Pigeon Forge is 3.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income53,261 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband56.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription79.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription8.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet8.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,178 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,899 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate3.5 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Pigeon Forge?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,899 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,242of €2,309 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,309
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €985
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,242
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Pigeon Forge. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Pigeon Forge. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher75.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools32 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents23.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents102 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,251 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Pigeon Forge when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPigeon Forge highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Pigeon Forge highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Pigeon Forge3,956
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,956 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents736.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes46 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.37 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportGKT3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Pigeon Forge. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Pigeon Forge.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Pigeon Forge is 6.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.84 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202426Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.11 · Feb 10.44 · Mar 15.11 · Apr 20.44 · May 23.78 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 28.28 · Aug 27.72 · Sep 25.28 · Oct 20.28 · Nov 14.5 · Dec 9.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00403420 (GATLINBURG 2 SW)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3 · Feb -1.72 · Mar 1.44 · Apr 5.56 · May 10.5 · Jun 14.83 · Jul 17.06 · Aug 16.44 · Sep 13.39 · Oct 6.78 · Nov 0.944 · Dec -1.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00403420 (GATLINBURG 2 SW)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.56 · Feb 4.39 · Mar 8.28 · Apr 13 · May 17.11 · Jun 20.83 · Jul 22.67 · Aug 22.11 · Sep 19.33 · Oct 13.56 · Nov 7.72 · Dec 4.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 120.6 · Feb 108.5 · Mar 141.7 · Apr 125.2 · May 139.7 · Jun 152.1 · Jul 160.3 · Aug 111.8 · Sep 110.2 · Oct 81.03 · Nov 102.1 · Dec 125 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00403420 (GATLINBURG 2 SW)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading44.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,473 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.48 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.4 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.69 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±2.0 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±3.1 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.2 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±3.4 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±3.4 °C, Werl (Germany) ±3.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share25.73 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,801 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density184.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population6,598 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics6,458 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value291,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes45.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate62.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad28.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents25.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage70.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance30.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher14.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available95.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 20222,276,354 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202216 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,764 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans59.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Pigeon Forge

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Greer as a Pigeon Forge alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 155 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Residents: 50,007 Greer vs 6,598 Pigeon Forge+658%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,637 Greer vs €2,178 Pigeon Forge+67%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,072 Greer vs 3,956 Pigeon Forge−48%
  • Foreign residents: 6.8% Greer vs 25.7% Pigeon Forge−73%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Greer vs 3.5% Pigeon Forge−31%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.8 µg/m³ Greer vs 6.8 µg/m³ Pigeon Forge+29%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Greer vs 8.0 km Pigeon Forge−38%
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Cities near Pigeon Forge

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Pigeon Forge, nearest in population first.

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Litchfield6,598 residentsBrier6,597 residentsSwarthmore6,596 residentsGreen Knoll6,594 residentsWatchung6,606 residentsHenderson6,590 residents

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Is Pigeon Forge part of Sevierville?

Pigeon Forge is in the published commuting zone of Sevierville; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Sevierville city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source18

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Pigeon Forge?

The median gross salary is 2,899 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Pigeon Forge?

The unemployment rate is 3.5 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Pigeon Forge?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.84 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Pigeon Forge?

Police recorded 3,956 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Pigeon Forge?

The published population is 6,598 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Pigeon Forge?

1,801 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Pigeon Forge a good place to live?

Pigeon Forge may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Pigeon Forge part of Sevierville?

Pigeon Forge is in the published commuting zone of Sevierville; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Pigeon Forge?

Sevierville is near Pigeon Forge. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
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  16. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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