Living in McKenzie, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKenzie · Census data 2020–2024
McKenzie has 5,631 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $37,236 (46% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $154,500, the median rent is $663/month.
McKenzie at a glance
- Population
- 5,631
- Median age
- 32.9State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $37,236State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $154,500State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $663/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 60%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is McKenzie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McKenzie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McKenzie the median home value is $154,500, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, which is 37.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,128 a month in housing costs.
McKenzie median household income
The median household income in McKenzie is $37,236 and the income per person is $23,619. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in McKenzie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,340
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
- Renter-occupied
- 40%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.24
McKenzie demographics
- Population
- 5,631
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 2,187
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKenzie ›
Education in McKenzie
20% of adults 25 and older in McKenzie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKenzie
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.1%
McKenzie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie | 5,631 | $37,236 | $154,500 | $663 |
| Henry | 534 | $41,875 | $100,500 | $619 |
| Gleason | 1,159 | $57,917 | $93,200 | $676 |
| Huntingdon | 4,441 | $51,969 | $160,500 | $927 |
| Trezevant | 980 | $68,750 | $96,300 | $738 |
| McLemoresville | 391 | $56,543 | $107,500 | $779 |
| Atwood | 1,108 | $35,446 | $91,000 | $825 |
| Dresden | 2,943 | $51,000 | $126,900 | $725 |
| Hollow Rock | 739 | $40,000 | $89,100 | $521 |
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What is the median household income in McKenzie, TN?
The median household income in McKenzie is $37,236, 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 McKenzie?
The median home value in McKenzie is $154,500, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in McKenzie?
The median gross rent in McKenzie is $663 per month, about 37.3% of household income.
Is McKenzie, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
What is the median age in McKenzie?
The median age in McKenzie is 32.9 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in McKenzie?
The average commute to work in McKenzie is 20 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McKenzie?
The unemployment rate in McKenzie is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKenzie?
20% of adults in McKenzie 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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