At a Glance
Median Income
$80,418
$31,573 per capita
Home Value
$273,700
Zillow: $345,288
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
469/100K
1,837/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
16.4% smoking rate
How La Vergne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Vergne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Vergne a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Vergne residents earn a median household income of $80,418 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,573. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,919 business establishments, including 2,442 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Vergne is $273,700 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,288. Median rent is $1,714/month, with 32.7% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
La Vergne reports 469 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,837/100K. The murder rate is 5.0/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in La Vergne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Vergne has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population38,944
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,575/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born18.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,418
Per Capita$31,573
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$116,879M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,598
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,700
Rent$1,714
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$345,288
Housing Units13,698
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent469/100K
Property1,837/100K
Murder5.0/100K
Assault391/100K
Burglary188/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation620 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries21
Did You Know?
La Vergne was founded in 1852.
The median home in La Vergne was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
18.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 2,442 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 129 fatal vehicle crashes.