Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Collegedale is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 11,185. Residents earn $64,905 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Collegedale receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Collegedale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Collegedale is $64,905, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Collegedale is $332,700, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,435 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Collegedale is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 71 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,043 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Collegedale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 84.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.7% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,905 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,448 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,269 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,573 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13,611 |
| County GDP | $37,279M |
| Restaurants | 952 |
| Healthcare | 1,188 |
| Retail | 1,397 |
| Manufacturing | 395 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,302 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.59% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 18.8% |
| Census Median | $332,700 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $413,205 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,435 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 43.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,302 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.59% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,011/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,188 |
| Total Violent | 70.8/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 20.2/100K |
| Robbery | 10.1/100K |
| Assault | 40.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,042.7/100K |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 384.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,557.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 101.1/100K |
| Arson | 30.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.0 inches |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0535°N, 85.0480°W |
| County FIPS | 47065 |
Winner: Republican by 13.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.6% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,188 |
| Restaurants | 952 |
| Retail Stores | 1,397 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 18.8% |