Below Average CostSafer than AverageMontgomery County
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Clarksville is a mid-sized city of 167,882 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $62,688
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clarksville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Clarksville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clarksville 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: 94.3
Clarksville's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clarksville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clarksville, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$213,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,119
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,688
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Clarksville's violent crime rate is 410.0 per 100,000 residents
— 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
410.0 /100k
Property Crime
1632.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clarksville is served primarily by Montgomery County.
Metric
Clarksville, TN
National Avg
School District
Montgomery County
—
Elementary Schools
24
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
10
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clarksville sees average highs of 46.8°F in January
and 89.9°F in July,
with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Clarksville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clarksville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $213,200 and median rent is $1,119/month.
Clarksville's violent crime rate is 410.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1632.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clarksville are operated by Montgomery County.
The district has 24 elementary, 8 middle, and 10 high schools.
28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clarksville, TN has a population of 167,882, a median household income of $62,688, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
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.
Clarksville averages 46.8°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clarksville, TN is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 37042, 37040, 37043.
The population of Clarksville, Tennessee is 167,882 with a median age of 30.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clarksville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $213,200, median household income $62,688, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clarksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
