Cost of Living in Thompson's Station, TN

Population 7,855 · Tennessee · Data vintage 2023

182
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Thompson's Station sits 96% above the national median — $598,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $122,139 (64% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Located 25 miles south of Nashville-Davidson, Thompson's Station falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 56% higher than Nashville-Davidson's $383,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 196
Rent 162

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

About the Cost of Living in Thompson's Station

The median home value in Thompson's Station is $598,200 — 96% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,124/month, 62% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $122,139/year is 64% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, 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, Thompson's Station has a cost of living index of 182 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 82% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$598,200
96% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$731,733
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,124/mo
62% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,069/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.5x
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 78.4%
Renter-occupied 21.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,124
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,738/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
33.7 min
25% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
25.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.5%
Carpooled
5.1%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
25.4%

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
$122,139
64% above avg
Per Capita Income
$56,346
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
5% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.1%
Graduate degree 24.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.7
Male median age 37.3
Female median age 36

🌤 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 43 — Good
80.7%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
244
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Thompson's Station, TN?

Thompson's Station has a cost index of 182 (100 = national average). It is 82% above the national average.

What is average rent in Thompson's Station, TN?

The median gross rent in Thompson's Station is $2,124 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Thompson's Station?

The median home value in Thompson's Station is $598,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Thompson's Station?

The median household income in Thompson's Station is $122,139 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Thompson's Station, TN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Thompson's Station is 9.6%. Tennessee has no state income tax.

Is Thompson's Station, TN affordable?

Thompson's Station is above average in cost of living, with an index of 182 — about 82% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Thompson's Station?

Thompson's Station 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.

Thompson's Station at a Glance

Population
7,855
Median Income
$122,139
Home Value
$598,200
Median Rent
$2,124/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
71.6°F
Sales Tax
9.6%
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