Best Places to Live in Tennessee

Tennessee stands out among other American states due to its unique culture that blends Appalachian music with traditional Southern hospitality —not to mention being the birthplace of Elvis Presley. The capital Nashville is known for its country music scene as well as a plethora of dining options ranging from ancient culinary traditions to modern gastronomy

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Tennessee is 5.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Tennessee jobs have increased by 1.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Tennessee's cost of living is 10.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Tennessee's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in the state of Tennessee, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Tennessee remained overwhelmingly Republican, 60.7% to 37.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Tennessee's population is 6,859,497 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 5.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Tennessee is Real Estate: $277,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.8%.

SCHOOLS

Tennessee public schools spend $9,039 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.4 students per teacher in Tennessee. More Education

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Housing Market in Tennessee

It's a good time to buy in Tennessee. Home Appreciation is up 11.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Tennessee is $277,400.

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