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La Vergne.
About
Life in La Vergne
La Vergne feels like a place still figuring out its identity—it's grown from a small town to nearly 40,000 people in about two decades, and that rapid expansion shapes daily life here. The economy is heavily tied to logistics and distribution; Amazon, Bridgestone, and other warehouse operations mean steady jobs and a workforce-focused culture, though this also means the area can feel car-dependent and somewhat utilitarian. The good news is diversity—both economic and demographic.
La Vergne at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Foreign-Born
21.7%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
+8.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in La Vergne: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In La Vergne, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (20.7%), and 23.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.6%
of residents
65 and Older
7.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.1%
of households
Married Couples
51.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.03
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 52% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in La Vergne
In La Vergne, rent runs 52% above the TN average, and home values are 8% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,529
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $345,627 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TN average
Unemployment in La Vergne and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in La Vergne is 0.6 percentage points lower than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What La Vergne Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area
Commute31.6 min avg
How La Vergne residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In La Vergne, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 38% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in La Vergne runs 38% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
453.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,120.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
La Vergne Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rutherford County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rutherford County, which includes La Vergne, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $631,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Drought | $2.1M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.1M |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Storm | $31,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $76,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Winter Weather | $1.0M |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $331,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rutherford County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Davidson County, TN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 16 miles from La Vergne) is typically good — 193 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
193
per year
Moderate Days
171
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Davidson County, TN (16 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
La Vergne has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.0"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
57
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
102
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 26°F | 4.31" |
| Feb | 52°F | 28°F | 4.55" |
| Mar | 61°F | 35°F | 4.71" |
| Apr | 72°F | 43°F | 5.56" |
| May | 79°F | 53°F | 4.77" |
| Jun | 87°F | 62°F | 5.12" |
| Jul | 90°F | 66°F | 5.20" |
| Aug | 89°F | 64°F | 3.76" |
| Sep | 84°F | 56°F | 3.61" |
| Oct | 73°F | 44°F | 3.68" |
| Nov | 61°F | 33°F | 3.71" |
| Dec | 51°F | 28°F | 5.17" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in La Vergne
Uninsured
15.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside La Vergne's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Smyrna
Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Nashville
Middle Tn Mental Health Institute
Psychiatric · 11.1 mi away · Nashville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in La Vergne
La Vergne's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near La Vergne (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,997 students · in-state tuition $42,596 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,332 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,737 students · in-state tuition $33,300 · 60% graduate · median earnings $56,862 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Stones River National Battlefield, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for La Vergne
La Vergne has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
12 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
83 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in La Vergne
La Vergne Public Library
5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne
Cities Near La Vergne
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to La Vergne?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
La Vergne FAQ
Is La Vergne, Tennessee affordable?⌄
La Vergne's median rent is $1,805/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $81,313/year. Median home value is $309,900.
Is La Vergne, Tennessee safe?⌄
La Vergne's violent crime rate was 453 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1120 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in La Vergne, Tennessee?⌄
La Vergne has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in La Vergne, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in La Vergne is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,805/month and median household income is $81,313/year. The median home value is $309,900. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in La Vergne, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in La Vergne is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from