Midtown, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Roane County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,281 Population 285/sq mi density
$39,597 Median Income $22,832 per capita
$135,700 Home Value $234,507 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,597 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$135,700 home value, $744/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Midtown, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,597
47% below
$22,832 per capita
Home Value
$135,700
52% below
Zillow: $234,507
Median Rent
$744/mo
36% below
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Midtown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
48%
Rent
64%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Midtown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Midtown residents earn a median household income of $39,597 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,832. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,053 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Midtown is $135,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,507. Median rent is $744/month, with 36.9% 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 1974.

Education

9.5% of adults in Midtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Midtown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,281
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,597
Per Capita$22,832
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$3,536M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,590

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,700
Rent$744
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$234,507
Housing Units708
Rent Burden36.9%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,431/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation967 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband61.4%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Midtown was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.