At a Glance
Median Income
$84,155
$38,424 per capita
Home Value
$332,800
Zillow: $390,797
Median Rent
$1,317/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,691/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.2%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Townsend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Townsend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Townsend a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Townsend residents earn a median household income of $84,155 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,424. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,423 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Townsend is $332,800 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,797. Median rent is $1,317/month, with 22.5% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Townsend reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,691/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.2% of adults in Townsend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Townsend has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population570
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,155
Per Capita$38,424
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$9,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A
Home Value$332,800
Rent$1,317
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$390,797
Housing Units432
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,691/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary224/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,637/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,076 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.2%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Townsend was founded in 1901.
The median home in Townsend was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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