Living in McMinnville, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McMinnville · Census data 2020–2024
McMinnville has 13,844 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $47,179 (32% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $182,200, the median rent is $791/month.
McMinnville at a glance
- Population
- 13,844
- Median age
- 37State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $47,179State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $182,200State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $791/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 49.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is McMinnville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McMinnville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McMinnville the median home value is $182,200, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,015 a month in housing costs.
McMinnville median household income
The median household income in McMinnville is $47,179 and the income per person is $25,507. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in McMinnville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,220
- Owner-occupied
- 49.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.3%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.49
McMinnville demographics
- Population
- 13,844
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 5,366
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McMinnville ›
Education in McMinnville
11.7% of adults 25 and older in McMinnville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McMinnville
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
McMinnville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMinnville | 13,844 | $47,179 | $182,200 | $791 |
| Centertown | 263 | $53,333 | $196,400 | $888 |
| Morrison | 850 | $37,500 | $187,500 | $641 |
| Viola | 144 | $48,068 | $262,500 | — |
| Beersheba Springs | 654 | $72,885 | $101,000 | — |
| Altamont | 1,322 | $41,373 | $91,900 | $850 |
| Spencer | 1,511 | $46,705 | $150,800 | $575 |
| Woodbury | 2,774 | $58,466 | $216,400 | $812 |
| Smithville | 5,288 | $33,192 | $194,200 | $740 |
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What is the median household income in McMinnville, TN?
The median household income in McMinnville is $47,179, 32% 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 McMinnville?
The median home value in McMinnville is $182,200, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in McMinnville?
The median gross rent in McMinnville is $791 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is McMinnville, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in McMinnville?
The median age in McMinnville is 37 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in McMinnville?
The average commute to work in McMinnville is 25 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McMinnville?
The unemployment rate in McMinnville is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McMinnville?
11.7% of adults in McMinnville 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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