Living in Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tennessee Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Tennessee Ridge has 1,726 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $74,271 (7% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $171,800, the median rent is $935/month.
Tennessee Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 1,726
- Median age
- 41.1State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $74,271State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $171,800State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $935/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 86.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Tennessee Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Tennessee median; home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Tennessee Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tennessee Ridge the median home value is $171,800, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,226 a month in housing costs.
Tennessee Ridge median household income
The median household income in Tennessee Ridge is $74,271 and the income per person is $32,098. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Tennessee Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 763
- Owner-occupied
- 86.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.2%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.45
Tennessee Ridge demographics
- Population
- 1,726
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 697
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 14.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tennessee Ridge ›
Education in Tennessee Ridge
15% of adults 25 and older in Tennessee Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tennessee Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.4%
Tennessee Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Ridge | 1,726 | $74,271 | $171,800 | $935 |
| Erin | 1,058 | $36,488 | $202,900 | $512 |
| Cumberland City | 574 | $56,250 | $162,500 | $858 |
| Dover | 1,956 | $75,190 | $203,500 | $743 |
| Waverly | 4,302 | $43,773 | $171,900 | $916 |
| McEwen | 1,806 | $60,781 | $205,300 | $745 |
| Big Rock | 163 | $77,344 | $234,100 | — |
| Big Sandy | 507 | $47,500 | $70,000 | $771 |
| Vanleer | 666 | $67,375 | $225,000 | $791 |
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What is the median household income in Tennessee Ridge, TN?
The median household income in Tennessee Ridge is $74,271, 7% 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 Tennessee Ridge?
The median home value in Tennessee Ridge is $171,800, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Tennessee Ridge?
The median gross rent in Tennessee Ridge is $935 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Tennessee Ridge, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Tennessee median; home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 12.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Tennessee Ridge?
The median age in Tennessee Ridge is 41.1 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Tennessee Ridge?
The average commute to work in Tennessee Ridge is 35 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tennessee Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Tennessee Ridge is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tennessee Ridge?
15% of adults in Tennessee Ridge 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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