Living in Cross Plains, Tennessee

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

Cross Plains has 1,922 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $76,319 (10% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $320,400, the median rent is $1,153/month.

Cross Plains at a glance

Population
1,922
Median age
44.9State: 38.9
Median household income
$76,319State: $69,595
Median home value
$320,400State: $286,700
Median rent
$1,153/moState: $1,189
Homeowners
83%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
Average commute
34 min

Is Cross Plains a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.

Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Cross Plains

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cross Plains the median home value is $320,400, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,153 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,481 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cross Plains$320,400
Tennessee$286,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Cross Plains$1,153
Tennessee$1,189
United States$1,413

Cross Plains median household income

The median household income in Cross Plains is $76,319 and the income per person is $35,421. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).

Median household income

Cross Plains$76,319
Tennessee$69,595
United States$80,734

Housing in Cross Plains: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
744
Owner-occupied
83%
Renter-occupied
17%
Vacant
3.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1994
Average household size
2.67

Cross Plains demographics

Population
1,922
Median age
44.9
Under 18
19.6%
65 and older
18.2%
Households
719
Foreign-born
3.2%
Veterans
4.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Black4%
Asian3.1%

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

Education in Cross Plains

18.9% of adults 25 and older in Cross Plains have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cross Plains18.9%
Tennessee31.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cross Plains

Unemployment rate
4.6%State: 4.7%
Average commute
34 minState: 26 min
Work from home
6.3%
Drive alone
84.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.7%

Cross Plains vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cross Plains1,922$76,319$320,400$1,153
Orlinda1,214$84,250$355,400$1,531
White House14,631$90,019$344,800$1,426
Walnut Grove575$101,806$502,300—
New Deal226$55,357$261,500—
Portland13,449$72,647$282,200$1,141
Mitchellville176$40,000$157,800$1,135
Millersville5,836$71,789$309,900$1,475
Greenbrier6,971$85,174$321,900$1,212

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Living in Cross Plains: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cross Plains, TN?

The median household income in Cross Plains is $76,319, 10% 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 Cross Plains?

The median home value in Cross Plains is $320,400, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.

How much is rent in Cross Plains?

The median gross rent in Cross Plains is $1,153 per month, about 27.2% of household income.

Is Cross Plains, TN a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

What is the median age in Cross Plains?

The median age in Cross Plains is 44.9 years (Tennessee: 38.9).

How long is the commute in Cross Plains?

The average commute to work in Cross Plains is 34 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cross Plains?

The unemployment rate in Cross Plains is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cross Plains?

18.9% of adults in Cross Plains 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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