What are the schools like in Sewanee, TN?

Sewanee is served primarily by Franklin County. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools.

What is the median household income in Sewanee?

The median household income in Sewanee, TN is $77,105 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Sewanee, TN?

Sewanee has an average high temperature of 45.4°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.4 inches.

Sewanee, TN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sewanee, TN affordable or expensive?

Sewanee's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sewanee is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $330,400 and the median rent is $1,185 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sewanee, TN?

Sewanee has a violent crime rate of 341.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1241.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sewanee, TN a Good Place to Live?

Sewanee is a small town of 2,922 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $77,105 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Sewanee stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sewanee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sewanee 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: 96.9

Sewanee's overall cost of living index is 96.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sewanee costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sewanee, TN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$330,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,185	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,105	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sewanee's violent crime rate is 341.2 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

341.2 /100k

Property Crime

1241.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sewanee is served primarily by Franklin County.

Metric	Sewanee, 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	76.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sewanee sees average highs of 45.4°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 64.0 inches of annual precipitation and 5.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sewanee, TN
Average High — January	45.4°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	64.0"
Annual Snowfall	5.4"

Demographics

Metric	Sewanee, TN	National Avg
Population	2,922	—
Median Age	21.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	5.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Sewanee

Sewanee, TN is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

37375 37383

Sewanee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sewanee, TN affordable or expensive?

Sewanee's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sewanee roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $330,400 and median rent is $1,185/month.

What is the crime rate in Sewanee, TN?

Sewanee's violent crime rate is 341.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1241.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sewanee?

Public schools in Sewanee are operated by Franklin County. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. 76.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sewanee, TN a good place to live?

Sewanee, TN has a population of 2,922, a median household income of $77,105, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sewanee?

Sewanee averages 45.4°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.0 inches with about 5.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sewanee?

Sewanee, TN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 37375, 37383.

What is the population of Sewanee?

The population of Sewanee, Tennessee is 2,922 with a median age of 21.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sewanee?

Key numbers for living in Sewanee: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $330,400, median household income $77,105, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sewanee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.