Braden is a small town of 293 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $76,597
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Braden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Braden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Braden city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.4
Braden's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Braden costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Braden, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$241,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,597
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Braden's violent crime rate is 231.0 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
231.0 /100k
Property Crime
581.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Braden, TN
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Braden sees average highs of 46.3°F in January
and 89.0°F in July,
with 56.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.4 inches of snow per year.
Braden's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Braden roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $241,700 and median rent is N/A/month.
Braden's violent crime rate is 231.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 581.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Braden, TN has a population of 293, a median household income of $76,597, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Braden averages 46.3°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.6 inches
with about 3.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Braden, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38049.
The population of Braden, Tennessee is 293 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Braden: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $241,700, median household income $76,597, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Braden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.