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Collegedale is a small city of 11,001 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $69,942
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Collegedale stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Collegedale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Collegedale 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: 92.8
Collegedale's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Collegedale costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Collegedale, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$331,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,366
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
41.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,942
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Collegedale's violent crime rate is 17.2 per 100,000 residents
— 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
17.2 /100k
Property Crime
827.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Collegedale is served primarily by Hamilton County.
Metric
Collegedale, TN
National Avg
School District
Hamilton County
—
Elementary Schools
42
—
Middle Schools
16
—
High Schools
22
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
46.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Collegedale sees average highs of 51.0°F in January
and 90.5°F in July,
with 59.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.6 inches of snow per year.
Collegedale's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Collegedale roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $331,500 and median rent is $1,366/month.
Collegedale's violent crime rate is 17.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 827.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Collegedale are operated by Hamilton County.
The district has 42 elementary, 16 middle, and 22 high schools.
46.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Collegedale, TN has a population of 11,001, a median household income of $69,942, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
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.
Collegedale averages 51.0°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.6 inches
with about 3.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Collegedale, TN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 37363, 37315.
The population of Collegedale, Tennessee is 11,001 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Collegedale: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $331,500, median household income $69,942, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Collegedale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
