Living in Adamsville, Tennessee

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Adamsville · Census data 2020–2024

Adamsville has 2,278 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $51,422 (26% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $148,600, the median rent is $740/month.

Adamsville at a glance

Population
2,278
Median age
37State: 38.9
Median household income
$51,422State: $69,595
Median home value
$148,600State: $286,700
Median rent
$740/moState: $1,189
Homeowners
67.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
Average commute
26 min

Is Adamsville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 28.6%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Adamsville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Adamsville the median home value is $148,600, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,172 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Adamsville$148,600
Tennessee$286,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Adamsville$740
Tennessee$1,189
United States$1,413

Adamsville median household income

The median household income in Adamsville is $51,422 and the income per person is $22,626. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).

Median household income

Adamsville$51,422
Tennessee$69,595
United States$80,734

Housing in Adamsville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
953
Owner-occupied
67.2%
Renter-occupied
32.8%
Vacant
16.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1978
Average household size
2.73

Adamsville demographics

Population
2,278
Median age
37
Under 18
24.5%
65 and older
18.7%
Households
799
Foreign-born
0.4%
Veterans
7.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.4%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black2.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Adamsville ›

Education in Adamsville

13.9% of adults 25 and older in Adamsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Adamsville13.9%
Tennessee31.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Adamsville

Unemployment rate
4.8%State: 4.7%
Average commute
26 minState: 26 min
Work from home
1.6%
Drive alone
92.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
95.4%

Adamsville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Adamsville2,278$51,422$148,600$740
Crump1,231$43,750$151,500$881
Stantonville313$47,222—$817
Savannah7,412$39,712$160,200$758
Shiloh130$46,224$75,600—
Milledgeville299$56,042$126,600$617
Olivet1,377$66,635$159,800$777
Michie558$60,714$166,500$596
Selmer4,488$51,591$155,900$674

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Living in Adamsville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Adamsville, TN?

The median household income in Adamsville is $51,422, 26% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Adamsville?

The median home value in Adamsville is $148,600, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.

How much is rent in Adamsville?

The median gross rent in Adamsville is $740 per month, about 23.1% of household income.

Is Adamsville, TN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 28.6%.

What is the median age in Adamsville?

The median age in Adamsville is 37 years (Tennessee: 38.9).

How long is the commute in Adamsville?

The average commute to work in Adamsville is 26 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Adamsville?

The unemployment rate in Adamsville is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Adamsville?

13.9% of adults in Adamsville have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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