Collegedale, TN

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.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
11,185 Population 896/sq mi density
$64,905 Median Income $37,448 per capita
$332,700 Home Value $413,205 Zillow
$1,435 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
71 Violent Crime/100K 2,043 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,905 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$332,700 home value, $1,435/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K (81% below avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,905
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $332,700
18% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 71/100K
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 47.6%
41% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,435
23% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

How Collegedale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,185
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,905
Per Capita$37,448
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$37,279M
Commute21 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$332,700
Rent$1,435
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$413,205

Crime

F
Violent71/100K
Property2,043/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary384/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation791 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.6%
High School+90.5%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute21 min
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Is Collegedale a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Collegedale has a population of 11,185 with a density of 896 people per square mile. The median age is 36.3 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.6%), with 11.1% Black.

Population

11,185
Total Population
896
People / sq mi
36.3yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
12.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Collegedale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.3%
7% above US avg
Spanish15.7%
17% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Collegedale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Collegedale is $64,905, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Collegedale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,905
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,448
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
IRS Avg AGI$92,573

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,611
County GDP$37,279M

Business (County)

Restaurants952
Healthcare1,188
Retail1,397
Manufacturing395

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,302
51% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.9 min
Work from Home18.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Collegedale is $332,700, 18% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,435 (23% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $413,205.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$332,700
18% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$413,205

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,435
23% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied43.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,302
51% above US avg
Effective Rate1.59%
In Collegedale, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.4% report depression. 20.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Collegedale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity20.2%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death10,011/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access84.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,188
Collegedale has a violent crime rate of 71 per 100,000 residents, 81% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,043 per 100,000 (4% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Collegedale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent70.8/100K
81% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape20.2/100K
Robbery10.1/100K
Assault40.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,042.7/100K
4% above US avg
Burglary384.3/100K
Theft1,557.3/100K
Vehicle Theft101.1/100K
Arson30.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Collegedale has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.0 inches
45% above US avg
Snowfall3.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²)
Population Density896/sq mi
Coordinates35.0535°N, 85.0480°W
County FIPS47065
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.7%
D 42.7%

Winner: Republican by 13.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.6%
41% above US avg
High School+90.5%
School Test Score5.08
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density896/sq mi
Total Area12.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities1,188
Restaurants952
Retail Stores1,397

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.9 min
Work from Home18.8%

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