Charlotte, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dickson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,864 Population 459/sq mi density
$57,656 Median Income $27,954 per capita
$232,700 Home Value $339,555 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,656 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$232,700 home value, $852/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Charlotte, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,656
23% below
$27,954 per capita
Home Value
$232,700
17% below
Zillow: $339,555
Median Rent
$852/mo
27% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Charlotte Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Charlotte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
83%
Rent
73%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Charlotte a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Charlotte residents earn a median household income of $57,656 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,954. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,422 business establishments, including 126 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Charlotte is $232,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,555. Median rent is $852/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

15.4% of adults in Charlotte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Charlotte has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,864
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,656
Per Capita$27,954
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,981M
Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

A
Home Value$232,700
Rent$852
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$339,555
Housing Units699
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,706/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain54.9 in/yr
Elevation648 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Charlotte was founded in 1808.
The median home in Charlotte was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 126 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.