La Vergne, Tennessee
Among the top 21% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 27% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 7% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 7% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 58% of US places
- top 4% for airport distance
- top 6% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 2% for sales tax
La Vergne is a mid-size city in Tennessee with about 39,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, estimated total tax burden, and income tax. It rates lower on school quality and sales tax.
Official websitelavergnetn.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.2 in3.7 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$78k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$60kbetter than 12% of US places
Home Value$248k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 42% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.55%better than 84% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax9.55%better than 2% of US places
Estimated total tax burden4.93%better than 94% of US places
Unemployment4.0%better than 48% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation55.0 in90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.2 inbetter than 78% of US places
Sunny Days183 daysbetter than 11% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 24% of US places
Comfortable Days70 daysbetter than 23% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.3better than 48% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 30% of US places
School Quality34.1better than 7% of US places
Violent Crime1583/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Property Crime1403/100kbetter than 33% of US places
Community
Population38,55396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.815th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9954th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1641st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)47.7%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)25.0%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)19.8%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.6%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 22% of US places
Walkability9.1/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance10 mibetter than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.8%better than 60% of US places
Amenities Nearby27.24better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 79% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is La Vergne an affordable place to live?
- La Vergne is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $60k, better than 12% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in La Vergne?
- The median home value in La Vergne is $248k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in La Vergne?
- Median household income in La Vergne is $78k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in La Vergne?
- Median gross rent in La Vergne is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is La Vergne safe?
- La Vergne is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1583/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 1403/100k.
- What is the weather like in La Vergne?
- La Vergne averages 80°F in July and 39°F in January, with 55.0 in of annual precipitation and about 183 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in La Vergne?
- Public-school quality in La Vergne is below average, scoring better than 7% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in La Vergne?
- The average one-way commute in La Vergne is 31 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)