Living in McEwen, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McEwen · Census data 2020–2024
McEwen has 1,806 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $60,781 (13% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $205,300, the median rent is $745/month.
McEwen at a glance
- Population
- 1,806
- Median age
- 37.7State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $60,781State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $205,300State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $745/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is McEwen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 16.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McEwen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McEwen the median home value is $205,300, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,169 a month in housing costs.
McEwen median household income
The median household income in McEwen is $60,781 and the income per person is $32,035. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in McEwen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 808
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.56
McEwen demographics
- Population
- 1,806
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 705
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McEwen ›
Education in McEwen
15.2% of adults 25 and older in McEwen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McEwen
- Unemployment rate
- 16.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
McEwen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McEwen | 1,806 | $60,781 | $205,300 | $745 |
| Waverly | 4,302 | $43,773 | $171,900 | $916 |
| Vanleer | 666 | $67,375 | $225,000 | $791 |
| Erin | 1,058 | $36,488 | $202,900 | $512 |
| Dickson | 16,424 | $69,678 | $292,600 | $1,063 |
| Tennessee Ridge | 1,726 | $74,271 | $171,800 | $935 |
| Charlotte | 2,164 | $58,750 | $252,900 | $878 |
| Burns | 1,884 | $69,167 | $286,400 | $887 |
| Cumberland City | 574 | $56,250 | $162,500 | $858 |
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What is the median household income in McEwen, TN?
The median household income in McEwen is $60,781, 13% 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 McEwen?
The median home value in McEwen is $205,300, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in McEwen?
The median gross rent in McEwen is $745 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is McEwen, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 16.6%.
What is the median age in McEwen?
The median age in McEwen is 37.7 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in McEwen?
The average commute to work in McEwen is 35 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McEwen?
The unemployment rate in McEwen is 16.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McEwen?
15.2% of adults in McEwen 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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