Cost of Living in Coopertown, TN

Population 4,576 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

116
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Coopertown a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $381,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Coopertown sits roughly 20 miles northwest of Nashville-Davidson. Housing prices track closely with Nashville-Davidson's $383,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 125
Rent 102

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Coopertown

The median home value in Coopertown is $380,700 — 25% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,345/month, 2% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $120,066/year is 61% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Tennessee charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Coopertown has a cost of living index of 116 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$380,700
25% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$181,715
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,345/mo
2% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$809
2 BR
$948
3 BR
$1,265
4 BR
$1,510
Owner-occupied 92.3%
Renter-occupied 7.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,345
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,959/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
35.6 min
32% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.8%
Carpooled
4.9%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
10.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 9.6%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$120,066
61% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,444
Unemployment Rate
0.4%
92% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor Force Participation
72.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.3%
Graduate degree 12.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.2
Male median age 49.4
Female median age 42.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Coopertown, TN?

Coopertown has a cost index of 116 (100 = national average). It is 16% above the national average.

What is average rent in Coopertown, TN?

The median gross rent in Coopertown is $1,345 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Coopertown?

The median home value in Coopertown is $380,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Coopertown?

The median household income in Coopertown is $120,066 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Coopertown, TN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Coopertown is 9.6%. Tennessee has no state income tax.

Is Coopertown, TN affordable?

Coopertown is above average in cost of living, with an index of 116 — about 16% higher than the national average.

Coopertown at a Glance

Population
4,576
Median Income
$120,066
Home Value
$380,700
Median Rent
$1,345/mo
Unemployment
0.4%
Sales Tax
9.6%
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