Living in Chapel Hill, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chapel Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Chapel Hill has 1,712 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $75,441 (8% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $311,100, the median rent is $1,097/month.
Chapel Hill at a glance
- Population
- 1,712
- Median age
- 40.5State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $75,441State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $311,100State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,097/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Chapel Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Chapel Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chapel Hill the median home value is $311,100, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,633 a month in housing costs.
Chapel Hill median household income
The median household income in Chapel Hill is $75,441 and the income per person is $38,806. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Chapel Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 754
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.40
Chapel Hill demographics
- Population
- 1,712
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 714
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chapel Hill ›
Education in Chapel Hill
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Chapel Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chapel Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Chapel Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | 1,712 | $75,441 | $311,100 | $1,097 |
| Unionville | 1,275 | $70,541 | $280,500 | $784 |
| Eagleville | 999 | $88,317 | $416,700 | $1,354 |
| Lewisburg | 12,861 | $48,341 | $225,700 | $872 |
| Rockvale | 1,611 | $86,404 | $449,500 | — |
| Spring Hill | 55,765 | $112,013 | $493,800 | $1,844 |
| Shelbyville | 24,661 | $55,073 | $244,000 | $1,056 |
| Christiana | 4,777 | $100,683 | $361,900 | — |
| Thompson's Station | 8,294 | $132,647 | $700,500 | $2,088 |
More for people moving to Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Chapel Hill: FAQ
What is the median household income in Chapel Hill, TN?
The median household income in Chapel Hill is $75,441, 8% 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 Chapel Hill?
The median home value in Chapel Hill is $311,100, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Chapel Hill?
The median gross rent in Chapel Hill is $1,097 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Chapel Hill, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Chapel Hill?
The median age in Chapel Hill is 40.5 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Chapel Hill?
The average commute to work in Chapel Hill is 35 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chapel Hill?
The unemployment rate in Chapel Hill is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chapel Hill?
20.2% of adults in Chapel Hill 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.
Last updated: