Oneida is a small town of 3,799 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $39,191
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oneida stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oneida is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oneida 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: 89.8
Oneida's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oneida costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oneida, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$763
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,191
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Oneida's violent crime rate is 366.2 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
366.2 /100k
Property Crime
1386.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oneida is served primarily by Oneida.
Metric
Oneida, TN
National Avg
School District
Oneida
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oneida sees average highs of 45.0°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 58.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Oneida's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oneida roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,700 and median rent is $763/month.
Oneida's violent crime rate is 366.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1386.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oneida are operated by Oneida.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oneida, TN has a population of 3,799, a median household income of $39,191, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
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.
Oneida averages 45.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.1 inches
with about 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oneida, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37841.
The population of Oneida, Tennessee is 3,799 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oneida: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $160,700, median household income $39,191, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oneida side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
