Choosing the right county to raise a family is a crucial decision. Stacker compiled a list of the top 20 counties in Tennessee based on factors such as cost of living, schools, healthcare, recreation, and weather.
From 20 to 1:
20. Madison County:
With a population of 97,625, Madison County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $131,500, and median rent is $877.
19. Lincoln County:
With a population of 33,924, Lincoln County boasts a low cost of living and high-quality schools. Median home value is $135,700, and median rent is $685.
18. Sullivan County:
Home to 157,050 residents, Sullivan County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $141,300, and median rent is $668.
17. Henderson County:
With a population of 27,977, Henderson County offers a low cost of living and high-quality schools. Median home value is $102,000, and median rent is $648.
16. Dyer County:
Home to 37,416 residents, Dyer County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $103,800, and median rent is $680.
15. Putnam County:
With a population of 77,447, Putnam County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $159,600, and median rent is $715.
14. Chester County:
Home to 17,190 residents, Chester County offers a low cost of living and high-quality schools. Median home value is $121,900, and median rent is $682.
13. Hamblen County:
With a population of 64,132 residents, Hamblen County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $137,900, and median rent is $735.
12. Loudon County:
Home to 52,340 residents, Loudon County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $222,500, and median rent is $802.
11. Bradley County:
With a population of 105,749 residents, Bradley County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $161,000, and median rent is $777.
10. Shelby County:
Home to 936,374 residents, Shelby County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $150,400, and median rent is $942.
9. Sumner County:
With a population of 183,437 residents, Sumner County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $234,200, and median rent is $1,026.
8. Davidson County:
Home to 687,488 residents, Davidson County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $241,700, and median rent is $1,102.
7. Washington County:
With a population of 127,805 residents, Washington County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $163,000, and median rent is $757.
6. Wilson County:
Home to 136,666 residents, Wilson County offers a mix of affordable homes and quality schools. Median home value is $264,600, and median rent is $1,065.
5. Hamilton County:
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4. Knox County:
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These counties offer the best balance of affordability, education quality, healthcare accessorial recreational activities for families in Tennessee.”