Living in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Soddy-Daisy · Census data 2020–2024
Soddy-Daisy has 13,231 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $75,113 (8% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $256,600, the median rent is $1,047/month.
Soddy-Daisy at a glance
- Population
- 13,231
- Median age
- 45.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $75,113State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $256,600State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,047/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Soddy-Daisy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Tennessee median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Soddy-Daisy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Soddy-Daisy the median home value is $256,600, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,047 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,631 a month in housing costs.
Soddy-Daisy median household income
The median household income in Soddy-Daisy is $75,113 and the income per person is $36,887. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Soddy-Daisy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,562
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.51
Soddy-Daisy demographics
- Population
- 13,231
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 5,232
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Soddy-Daisy ›
Education in Soddy-Daisy
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Soddy-Daisy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Soddy-Daisy
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Soddy-Daisy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soddy-Daisy | 13,231 | $75,113 | $256,600 | $1,047 |
| Mowbray Mountain | 1,721 | $93,293 | $390,400 | $927 |
| Lakesite | 2,168 | $96,250 | $332,200 | $863 |
| Middle Valley | 12,187 | $95,000 | $319,400 | $1,180 |
| Flat Top Mountain | 1,004 | $121,131 | $593,100 | — |
| Falling Water | 2,315 | $111,842 | $420,600 | — |
| Harrison | 8,011 | $89,395 | $307,400 | $1,216 |
| Sale Creek | 2,955 | $53,932 | $299,700 | $1,042 |
| Walden | 1,845 | $124,493 | $679,900 | $1,537 |
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What is the median household income in Soddy-Daisy, TN?
The median household income in Soddy-Daisy is $75,113, 8% 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 Soddy-Daisy?
The median home value in Soddy-Daisy is $256,600, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Soddy-Daisy?
The median gross rent in Soddy-Daisy is $1,047 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Soddy-Daisy, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Tennessee median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Soddy-Daisy?
The median age in Soddy-Daisy is 45.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Soddy-Daisy?
The average commute to work in Soddy-Daisy is 27 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Soddy-Daisy?
The unemployment rate in Soddy-Daisy is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Soddy-Daisy?
23.9% of adults in Soddy-Daisy 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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