Cottontown is a small town of 345 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $54,286
and a 12.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cottontown stands out for solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cottontown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cottontown 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: 97.4
Cottontown's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cottontown costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cottontown, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$438,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,286
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cottontown's violent crime rate is 211.2 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
211.2 /100k
Property Crime
730.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cottontown is served primarily by Sumner County.
Metric
Cottontown, TN
National Avg
School District
Sumner County
—
Elementary Schools
28
—
Middle Schools
12
—
High Schools
11
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cottontown sees average highs of 45.9°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Cottontown's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cottontown roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $438,900 and median rent is N/A/month.
Cottontown's violent crime rate is 211.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 730.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cottontown are operated by Sumner County.
The district has 28 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools.
25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cottontown, TN has a population of 345, a median household income of $54,286, and an unemployment rate of 12.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Cottontown averages 45.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches
with about 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Cottontown, Tennessee is 345 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cottontown: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $438,900, median household income $54,286, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cottontown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
