Living in Smyrna, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Smyrna · Census data 2020–2024
Smyrna has 56,692 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $81,926 (18% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $358,300, the median rent is $1,461/month.
Smyrna at a glance
- Population
- 56,692
- Median age
- 34.1State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $81,926State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $358,300State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,461/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Smyrna a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Smyrna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Smyrna the median home value is $358,300, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,461 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,616 a month in housing costs.
Smyrna median household income
The median household income in Smyrna is $81,926 and the income per person is $36,868. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Smyrna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,051
- Owner-occupied
- 57.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.6%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.79
Smyrna demographics
- Population
- 56,692
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 20,226
- Foreign-born
- 18.1%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Smyrna ›
Education in Smyrna
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Smyrna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Smyrna
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Smyrna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna | 56,692 | $81,926 | $358,300 | $1,461 |
| La Vergne | 40,243 | $81,313 | $309,900 | $1,805 |
| Nolensville | 15,074 | $177,148 | $777,800 | $2,454 |
| Murfreesboro | 161,445 | $80,108 | $402,100 | $1,481 |
| Rural Hill | 2,075 | $108,250 | $458,700 | — |
| Gladeville | 2,199 | $97,148 | $464,400 | — |
| Brentwood | 45,556 | $182,088 | $1,031,300 | $2,825 |
| Rockvale | 1,611 | $86,404 | $449,500 | — |
| Mount Juliet | 42,073 | $107,068 | $460,100 | $2,011 |
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What is the median household income in Smyrna, TN?
The median household income in Smyrna is $81,926, 18% 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 Smyrna?
The median home value in Smyrna is $358,300, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Smyrna?
The median gross rent in Smyrna is $1,461 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Smyrna, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Smyrna?
The median age in Smyrna is 34.1 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Smyrna?
The average commute to work in Smyrna is 26 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Smyrna?
The unemployment rate in Smyrna is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Smyrna?
27.8% of adults in Smyrna 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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