Smyrna is a mid-sized city of 53,760 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $76,115
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Smyrna stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Smyrna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Smyrna 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: 97.4
Smyrna's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Smyrna costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Smyrna, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$285,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,281
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,115
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Smyrna's violent crime rate is 279.0 per 100,000 residents
— 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
279.0 /100k
Property Crime
2386.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Smyrna is served primarily by Rutherford County.
Metric
Smyrna, TN
National Avg
School District
Rutherford County
—
Elementary Schools
28
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
14
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Smyrna sees average highs of 48.1°F in January
and 89.7°F in July,
with 55.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Smyrna's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Smyrna roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $285,200 and median rent is $1,281/month.
Smyrna's violent crime rate is 279.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2386.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Smyrna are operated by Rutherford County.
The district has 28 elementary, 11 middle, and 14 high schools.
27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Smyrna, TN has a population of 53,760, a median household income of $76,115, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Smyrna averages 48.1°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.0 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Smyrna, TN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 37167, 37014.
The population of Smyrna, Tennessee is 53,760 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Smyrna: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $285,200, median household income $76,115, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Smyrna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
