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Cookeville, TN Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Andrew Price

Career opportunities in Cookeville, TN

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People...

4 replies 23 upvotes jobs
urban_weston80

Anyone else love living in Cookeville?

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -Cookeville sits at 352.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $48,501 in Cookeville. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? TIA! Prop...

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Daniel

Weekend activities in Cookeville?

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas a...

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Jace Peterson

Housing in Cookeville compared to San Diego

Household incomes average around $48,501 in Cookeville. With a population of 35,544, Cookeville is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $885 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a l...

4 replies 12 upvotes housing
declan_walker

Moving to Cookeville with kids -good idea?

Hello, You can expect to pay around $885 for rent here. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $48,501, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young sin...

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declan_walker

Rent vs buy in Cookeville -what makes sense?

Random thought, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $48,501 in Cookeville. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely risi...

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Peyton Brooks

Is Cookeville worth it salary-wise?

So, I'm originally from Atlanta and The median home value here is around $263,800, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Cookeville sits at 352.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 15.6%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $48,501, which feels on the lower s...

1 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Evelyn Richardson

Best and worst neighborhoods in Cookeville

Would love some local perspective. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Colton Ramirez

What Cookeville does better than anywhere else

Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $885 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Hone...

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Everett F.

Moving to Cookeville with kids -good idea?

So, I'm a 27-year-old teacher and Crime rate is something to consider -Cookeville sits at 352.0 per 100K. Rent is about $885/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $885 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The fo...

2 replies 12 upvotes moving
Peyton Brooks

Moving to Cookeville -what should I know?

I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $885/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $263,800 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good servi...

15 replies 22 upvotes moving
declan_walker

Remote worker thinking about Cookeville

Random thought, Been living here since 2022. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,544 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Has anyone dealt with this? Downtown has improved a lot in r...

25 replies 3 upvotes moving
Victoria C.

Best coffee shops in Cookeville?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $263,800, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Nig...

6 replies 14 upvotes qa
Victoria C.

Should I move to Cookeville or stay in Austin?

OK so Household incomes average around $48,501 in Cookeville. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $885 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuine...

28 replies 6 upvotes moving
urban_weston80

Quick question about Cookeville

I've been here for 19 years and What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

1 replies 13 upvotes qa
Victoria C.

Is Cookeville still affordable?

First post here. Homes are going for about $263,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Cookeville sits at 352.0 per 100K. Rent is about $885/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods wou...

5 replies 13 upvotes housing
Jace Peterson

Anyone else love living in Cookeville?

I work in real estate and Poverty rate is 15.6%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $885 for rent here. Homes are going for about $263,800 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for famili...

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