Fairfield Glade, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Morgan County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
9,149 Population 398/sq mi density
$73,569 Median Income $42,257 per capita
$321,300 Home Value $264,868 Zillow
$1,191 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,569 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$321,300 home value, $1,191/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfield Glade, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,569
2% below
$42,257 per capita
Home Value
$321,300
14% above
Zillow: $264,868
Median Rent
$1,191/mo
2% above
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
7% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Fairfield Glade Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
114%
Rent
102%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfield Glade a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairfield Glade residents earn a median household income of $73,569 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,257. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 245 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairfield Glade is $321,300 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,868. Median rent is $1,191/month, with 29.4% 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 1995.

Education

31.4% of adults in Fairfield Glade hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairfield Glade has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,149
Median Age70.0 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans19.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,569
Per Capita$42,257
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$461M
Avg Weekly Wage$864

Housing

A
Home Value$321,300
Rent$1,191
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$264,868
Housing Units5,400
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,305/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation1,922 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairfield Glade was built in 1995.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.