Living in Apison, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Apison · Census data 2020–2024
Apison has 4,271 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $129,307 (86% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $459,000, the median rent is $812/month.
Apison at a glance
- Population
- 4,271
- Median age
- 45.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $129,307State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $459,000State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $812/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Apison a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 86% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Apison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Apison the median home value is $459,000, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $812 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,268 a month in housing costs.
Apison median household income
The median household income in Apison is $129,307 and the income per person is $66,462. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Apison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,728
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.70
Apison demographics
- Population
- 4,271
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 1,581
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Apison ›
Education in Apison
39% of adults 25 and older in Apison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 19.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Apison
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Apison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apison | 4,271 | $129,307 | $459,000 | $812 |
| Collegedale | 11,330 | $70,246 | $365,100 | $1,581 |
| Cohutta | 930 | $75,781 | $225,000 | $858 |
| Ooltewah | 578 | $62,292 | $240,900 | $1,717 |
| McDonald | 712 | $95,698 | $214,100 | — |
| Varnell | 2,920 | $86,100 | $229,400 | $1,216 |
| Ringgold | 3,435 | $42,583 | $243,300 | $956 |
| Indian Springs | 2,070 | $81,346 | $235,100 | $1,160 |
| South Cleveland | 7,452 | $66,601 | $232,600 | $845 |
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What is the median household income in Apison, TN?
The median household income in Apison is $129,307, 86% higher 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 Apison?
The median home value in Apison is $459,000, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Apison?
The median gross rent in Apison is $812 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is Apison, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 86% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Apison?
The median age in Apison is 45.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Apison?
The average commute to work in Apison is 26 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Apison?
The unemployment rate in Apison is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Apison?
39% of adults in Apison 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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