Living in Piperton, Tennessee

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Piperton · Census data 2020–2024

Piperton has 2,569 residents with a median age of 57.9. The median household income is $130,100 (87% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $618,800, the median rent is $1,083/month.

Piperton at a glance

Population
2,569
Median age
57.9State: 38.9
Median household income
$130,100State: $69,595
Median home value
$618,800State: $286,700
Median rent
$1,083/moState: $1,189
Homeowners
91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46%
Average commute
31 min

Is Piperton a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 87% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.

Cons: Home values 116% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Piperton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Piperton the median home value is $618,800, 86% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,834 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Piperton$618,800
Tennessee$286,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Piperton$1,083
Tennessee$1,189
United States$1,413

Piperton median household income

The median household income in Piperton is $130,100 and the income per person is $82,831. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).

Median household income

Piperton$130,100
Tennessee$69,595
United States$80,734

Housing in Piperton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,120
Owner-occupied
91.8%
Renter-occupied
8.2%
Vacant
2.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2006
Average household size
2.36

Piperton demographics

Population
2,569
Median age
57.9
Under 18
11.2%
65 and older
31.5%
Households
1,088
Foreign-born
3%
Veterans
14.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White73.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Black18%
Asian1.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Piperton ›

Education in Piperton

46% of adults 25 and older in Piperton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Piperton46%
Tennessee31.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Piperton

Unemployment rate
3.5%State: 4.7%
Average commute
31 minState: 26 min
Work from home
16.7%
Drive alone
75.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
96.2%

Piperton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Piperton2,569$130,100$618,800$1,083
Rossville1,142$120,357$481,800—
Collierville51,515$138,598$485,900$1,691
Mount Pleasant391$60,267——
Germantown40,673$149,920$470,800$1,816
Oakland9,979$97,798$319,100$1,992
Moscow768$51,250$147,800$794
Byhalia1,588$38,500$133,100$439
Arlington15,205$135,105$424,400$2,164

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Living in Piperton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Piperton, TN?

The median household income in Piperton is $130,100, 87% 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 Piperton?

The median home value in Piperton is $618,800, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.

How much is rent in Piperton?

The median gross rent in Piperton is $1,083 per month, about 18.8% of household income.

Is Piperton, TN a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 87% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 116% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Piperton?

The median age in Piperton is 57.9 years (Tennessee: 38.9).

How long is the commute in Piperton?

The average commute to work in Piperton is 31 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Piperton?

The unemployment rate in Piperton is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Piperton?

46% of adults in Piperton 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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