Greenback is a small town of 1,472 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $86,250
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenback stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Greenback is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greenback 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
Greenback's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenback costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenback, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$230,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,096
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greenback's violent crime rate is 214.5 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
214.5 /100k
Property Crime
930.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenback is served primarily by Blount County.
Metric
Greenback, TN
National Avg
School District
Blount County
—
Elementary Schools
14
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenback sees average highs of 48.6°F in January
and 89.0°F in July,
with 55.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.0 inches of snow per year.
Greenback's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenback roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $230,500 and median rent is $1,096/month.
Greenback's violent crime rate is 214.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 930.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenback are operated by Blount County.
The district has 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenback, TN has a population of 1,472, a median household income of $86,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
Greenback averages 48.6°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.2 inches
with about 4.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenback, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37742.
The population of Greenback, Tennessee is 1,472 with a median age of 30.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenback: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $230,500, median household income $86,250, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenback side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
