Living in Decherd, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Decherd · Census data 2020–2024
Decherd has 2,976 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $37,575 (46% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $144,600, the median rent is $871/month.
Decherd at a glance
- Population
- 2,976
- Median age
- 38.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $37,575State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $144,600State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $871/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 41.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Decherd a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Decherd
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Decherd the median home value is $144,600, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $975 a month in housing costs.
Decherd median household income
The median household income in Decherd is $37,575 and the income per person is $23,083. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Decherd: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,397
- Owner-occupied
- 41.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.8%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.23
Decherd demographics
- Population
- 2,976
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 1,333
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Decherd ›
Education in Decherd
10.6% of adults 25 and older in Decherd have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Decherd
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Decherd vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decherd | 2,976 | $37,575 | $144,600 | $871 |
| Winchester | 9,799 | $62,782 | $216,900 | $974 |
| Estill Springs | 2,695 | $59,205 | $204,000 | $825 |
| Cowan | 1,934 | $46,406 | $174,500 | $787 |
| Sewanee | 2,936 | $136,111 | $465,500 | $1,173 |
| Monteagle | 1,926 | $63,438 | $309,500 | $762 |
| Tullahoma | 21,103 | $60,979 | $251,900 | $886 |
| Pelham | 704 | $70,096 | $187,500 | — |
| Huntland | 1,532 | $66,308 | $183,100 | $1,015 |
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What is the median household income in Decherd, TN?
The median household income in Decherd is $37,575, 46% 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 Decherd?
The median home value in Decherd is $144,600, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Decherd?
The median gross rent in Decherd is $871 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Decherd, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Decherd?
The median age in Decherd is 38.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Decherd?
The average commute to work in Decherd is 20 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Decherd?
The unemployment rate in Decherd is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Decherd?
10.6% of adults in Decherd 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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