Living in Vanleer, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vanleer · Census data 2020–2024
Vanleer has 666 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $67,375 (3% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $225,000, the median rent is $791/month.
Vanleer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vanleer at a glance
- Population
- 666
- Median age
- 39.4State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $67,375State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $225,000State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $791/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Vanleer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Vanleer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vanleer the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,220 a month in housing costs.
Vanleer median household income
The median household income in Vanleer is $67,375 and the income per person is $29,815. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Vanleer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 275
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.61
Vanleer demographics
- Population
- 666
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 255
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vanleer ›
Education in Vanleer
4.7% of adults 25 and older in Vanleer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vanleer
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.6%
Vanleer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanleer | 666 | $67,375 | $225,000 | $791 |
| Charlotte | 2,164 | $58,750 | $252,900 | $878 |
| Dickson | 16,424 | $69,678 | $292,600 | $1,063 |
| McEwen | 1,806 | $60,781 | $205,300 | $745 |
| Burns | 1,884 | $69,167 | $286,400 | $887 |
| Cumberland City | 574 | $56,250 | $162,500 | $858 |
| Erin | 1,058 | $36,488 | $202,900 | $512 |
| White Bluff | 4,080 | $69,483 | $279,900 | $954 |
| Tennessee Ridge | 1,726 | $74,271 | $171,800 | $935 |
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What is the median household income in Vanleer, TN?
The median household income in Vanleer is $67,375, 3% 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 Vanleer?
The median home value in Vanleer is $225,000, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Vanleer?
The median gross rent in Vanleer is $791 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Vanleer, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Vanleer?
The median age in Vanleer is 39.4 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Vanleer?
The average commute to work in Vanleer is 34 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vanleer?
The unemployment rate in Vanleer is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vanleer?
4.7% of adults in Vanleer 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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