Cost of Living in Millersville, TN

Population 5,885 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

96
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 Millersville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $281,000.

Geographically, Millersville sits roughly 15 miles north of Nashville-Davidson. Median home values run roughly 27% lower than Nashville-Davidson's $383,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 92
Rent 102

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

About the Cost of Living in Millersville

The median home value in Millersville is $280,800 — 8% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,336/month, 2% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,411/year is 6% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Tennessee charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 71.6°F and lows of 50.1°F, with about 4.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Millersville has a cost of living index of 96 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$280,800
8% below avg
Median Rent
$1,336/mo
2% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.5x
Favors buying
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 65.1%
Renter-occupied 34.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,336
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,950/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
32.4 min
20% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.9%
Carpooled
6.6%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
14.3%

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
$70,411
6% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,730
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Labor Force Participation
70.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.6%
Graduate degree 3.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.9
Male median age 39.1
Female median age 38.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.6°F
Avg Low
50.1°F
Annual Precip
50.5"
Annual Snowfall
4.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495463738088919084746152
Low °F 303340495866716962503933
Precip" 4.024.474.524.725.024.364.163.793.803.363.864.43
Snow" 2.01.50.70.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
68.6%
Good air days/yr
133
Max AQI recorded
193
PM2.5 days
160
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Millersville, TN?

Millersville has a cost index of 96 (100 = national average). It is 4% below the national average.

What is average rent in Millersville, TN?

The median gross rent in Millersville is $1,336 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Millersville?

The median home value in Millersville is $280,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Millersville?

The median household income in Millersville is $70,411 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Millersville, TN?

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

Is Millersville, TN affordable?

Millersville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 96 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Millersville?

Millersville has average high temperatures of 71.6°F and average lows of 50.1°F. Annual precipitation is 50.5". Average annual snowfall is 4.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Millersville at a Glance

Population
5,885
Median Income
$70,411
Home Value
$280,800
Median Rent
$1,336/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg High Temp
71.6°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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