Friendsville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Loudon County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,056 Population 372/sq mi density
$67,292 Median Income $27,396 per capita
$189,800 Home Value $444,510 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,292 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $1,094/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Friendsville, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,292
10% below
$27,396 per capita
Home Value
$189,800
33% below
Zillow: $444,510
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
6% below
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Friendsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
67%
Rent
94%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Friendsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Friendsville residents earn a median household income of $67,292 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,396. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,455 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Friendsville is $189,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $444,510. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 28.7% 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 1970.

Education

14.5% of adults in Friendsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Friendsville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,056
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density372/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,292
Per Capita$27,396
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$3,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,800
Rent$1,094
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$444,510
Housing Units446
Rent Burden28.7%

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,983/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation841 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Friendsville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.