What it's like to live in La Vergne
La Vergne is a small city in Tennessee with unemployment below the national average, a growing population, and schools with class sizes near the national average. Those factors carry real weight for anyone weighing where to move next.
The tradeoffs are worth naming plainly. La Vergne deals with rent well above the national average, crime rates above the national average, commute times longer than most cities, and a rent burden that leaves many renters stretched thin.
The good
- Low unemployment
- Growing population
- Average class sizes
The not so good
- Rent well above the national average
- Crime above national average
- Above-average commute times
- High rent burden for renters
- Cold winters
- Above-average rainfall
How La Vergne compares
Median household income
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
What it takes to move to La Vergne
Based on La Vergne's median rent, home value and household income
To rent
$3,610
up front: first month plus a typical one-month deposit
- Income to keep rent under 30%: $72,200 a year
- 51% of La Vergne renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent
To buy
$61,980
a 20% down payment on the median home
- With 10% down: $30,990
- Homes cost 3.8× the typical local household income (US: 4.1×)
Moving costs, closing costs and taxes not included.
The details
Cost of living▲ 28% above US
$1,805/mo median rent
Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,805 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are reasonable, with a median around $309,900. Not a steal, but not intimidating either.
Median home value $309,900 · 51% of renters cost-burdened
Job market▼ 33% below US
2.9% unemployment
Unemployment here is 2.9%, a little below the national average of 4.3%.
City-level (BLS)
Safety▲ 38% above US
453 violent crimes per 100k
Crime is worth weighing seriously here. Rates run above the national average, and while plenty of residents live comfortably, neighborhood selection matters a lot more than it does in a safer city.
Property crime 1120/100k · La Vergne Police Department · 2025 data
Getting around▲ 22% above US
32 min average commute
Traffic is a real factor here. The 31.6 minute average means plenty of commuters are pushing 45 to 60 minutes on a bad day. Proximity to work matters more here than it might elsewhere. 9 in 10 workers drive to work; 14% work from home.
How workers get to work
Climate
Summers are hot and humid, with highs regularly hitting 89°F, and winters are cold, with lows around 27°F and snow a regular occurrence. Rainfall is regular throughout the year.
Average month
30-year averages, 1991–2020
Education & workforce▼ 34% below US
24% bachelor's degree or higher
College degree attainment runs below average at 24%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.
Schools
5 public schools inside the boundary
There are 5 public schools inside the boundary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.
Parks & recreation
The nearest national park or historic site is Stones River National Battlefield (12 miles away). There are 4 national parks and sites within a day's drive.
Bottom line
La Vergne's strongest points are unemployment below the national average and a growing population; the main tradeoffs are rent well above the national average and crime rates above the national average. A year of median rent ($1,805/mo) equals 27% of the median household income here, more than the 21% typical nationwide. It tends to suit job seekers. It may be a harder fit for renters on a tight budget and anyone who doesn't drive.
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