Living in La Vergne, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Vergne · Census data 2020–2024
La Vergne has 40,243 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $81,313 (17% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $309,900, the median rent is $1,805/month.
La Vergne at a glance
- Population
- 40,243
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $81,313State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $309,900State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,805/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is La Vergne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in La Vergne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Vergne the median home value is $309,900, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,805 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,559 a month in housing costs.
La Vergne median household income
The median household income in La Vergne is $81,313 and the income per person is $32,391. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in La Vergne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,972
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.03
La Vergne demographics
- Population
- 40,243
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 7.9%
- Households
- 13,298
- Foreign-born
- 21.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Vergne ›
Education in La Vergne
23.7% of adults 25 and older in La Vergne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Vergne
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
La Vergne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Vergne | 40,243 | $81,313 | $309,900 | $1,805 |
| Smyrna | 56,692 | $81,926 | $358,300 | $1,461 |
| Rural Hill | 2,075 | $108,250 | $458,700 | — |
| Nolensville | 15,074 | $177,148 | $777,800 | $2,454 |
| Gladeville | 2,199 | $97,148 | $464,400 | — |
| Brentwood | 45,556 | $182,088 | $1,031,300 | $2,825 |
| Mount Juliet | 42,073 | $107,068 | $460,100 | $2,011 |
| Berry Hill | 1,980 | $79,591 | $607,000 | $1,733 |
| Oak Hill | 4,617 | $215,530 | $1,199,600 | $2,286 |
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What is the median household income in La Vergne, TN?
The median household income in La Vergne is $81,313, 17% 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 La Vergne?
The median home value in La Vergne is $309,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in La Vergne?
The median gross rent in La Vergne is $1,805 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is La Vergne, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in La Vergne?
The median age in La Vergne is 33.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in La Vergne?
The average commute to work in La Vergne is 32 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Vergne?
The unemployment rate in La Vergne is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Vergne?
23.7% of adults in La Vergne 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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