Living in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairfield Glade · Census data 2020–2024
Fairfield Glade has 9,487 residents with a median age of 71.1. The median household income is $71,682 (about the same as the Tennessee median), the median home value is $356,800, the median rent is $1,310/month.
Fairfield Glade at a glance
- Population
- 9,487
- Median age
- 71.1State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $71,682State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $356,800State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,310/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Fairfield Glade a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Tennessee median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fairfield Glade
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairfield Glade the median home value is $356,800, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,310 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,432 a month in housing costs.
Fairfield Glade median household income
The median household income in Fairfield Glade is $71,682 and the income per person is $43,387. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Fairfield Glade: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,706
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 1.88
Fairfield Glade demographics
- Population
- 9,487
- Median age
- 71.1
- Under 18
- 4.6%
- 65 and older
- 68.5%
- Households
- 5,037
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 18.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairfield Glade ›
Education in Fairfield Glade
36.4% of adults 25 and older in Fairfield Glade have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairfield Glade
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 25.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Fairfield Glade vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Glade | 9,487 | $71,682 | $356,800 | $1,310 |
| Crab Orchard | 980 | $60,216 | $164,700 | $750 |
| Crossville | 12,428 | $48,802 | $246,300 | $815 |
| Bowman | 422 | $78,500 | $342,300 | — |
| Lake Tansi | 4,437 | $57,991 | $280,900 | $1,020 |
| Rockwood | 5,566 | $47,791 | $128,700 | $774 |
| Wartburg | 1,191 | $30,625 | $192,000 | $478 |
| Oakdale | 175 | $62,083 | $103,100 | — |
| Harriman | 6,090 | $44,653 | $153,200 | $763 |
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What is the median household income in Fairfield Glade, TN?
The median household income in Fairfield Glade is $71,682, about the same as 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 Fairfield Glade?
The median home value in Fairfield Glade is $356,800, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Fairfield Glade?
The median gross rent in Fairfield Glade is $1,310 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Fairfield Glade, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Tennessee median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fairfield Glade?
The median age in Fairfield Glade is 71.1 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Fairfield Glade?
The average commute to work in Fairfield Glade is 19 minutes; 25.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairfield Glade?
The unemployment rate in Fairfield Glade is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairfield Glade?
36.4% of adults in Fairfield Glade 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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