Decherd is a small town of 2,667 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $28,438
and a 7.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Decherd stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Decherd is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Decherd 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: 88.6
Decherd's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Decherd costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Decherd, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$823
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
39.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$28,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Decherd's violent crime rate is 526.7 per 100,000 residents
— 39% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
526.7 /100k
Property Crime
1944.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Decherd is served primarily by Franklin County.
Metric
Decherd, TN
National Avg
School District
Franklin County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Decherd sees average highs of 48.9°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 60.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.1 inches of snow per year.
Decherd's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Decherd roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,700 and median rent is $823/month.
Decherd's violent crime rate is 526.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1944.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Decherd are operated by Franklin County.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
8.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Decherd, TN has a population of 2,667, a median household income of $28,438, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%.
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.
Decherd averages 48.9°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.2 inches
with about 4.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Decherd, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37324.
The population of Decherd, Tennessee is 2,667 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Decherd: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $111,700, median household income $28,438, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Decherd side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
