McMinnville is a small city of 13,756 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $42,130
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
McMinnville 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 McMinnville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McMinnville 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: 88.1
McMinnville's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McMinnville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
McMinnville, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$720
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,130
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
McMinnville's violent crime rate is 638.3 per 100,000 residents
— 68% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
638.3 /100k
Property Crime
1668.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McMinnville is served primarily by Warren County.
Metric
McMinnville, TN
National Avg
School District
Warren County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McMinnville sees average highs of 50.6°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 54.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.1 inches of snow per year.
McMinnville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McMinnville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,600 and median rent is $720/month.
McMinnville's violent crime rate is 638.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1668.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McMinnville are operated by Warren County.
The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McMinnville, TN has a population of 13,756, a median household income of $42,130, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
McMinnville averages 50.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.4 inches
with about 4.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
McMinnville, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37110.
The population of McMinnville, Tennessee is 13,756 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McMinnville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $125,600, median household income $42,130, crime index 133 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McMinnville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
