Living in La Vergne, TN
Suburb in Tennessee
La Vergne is a suburb in Tennessee, home to about 39,000 people, with 1.4 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is La Vergne a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 10 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Dog-friendly: 36 dog parks within 9 mi
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.54% property tax
- Family-friendly: playgrounds, family attractions and plenty of households with kids
👎 Cons
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Smaller job market: about 1.4 million people live within 31 mi
- Weaker public schools: test results below the US average
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Key facts
Living in La Vergne: common questions
What is the cost of living in La Vergne?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $337k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,210 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are below the US average (index 96, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in La Vergne?
Tennessee has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.54% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is La Vergne safe?
Violent crime is close to the national rate (1.0× in FBI 2019 data).
How are the schools in La Vergne?
Public schools in La Vergne test below the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 15 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in La Vergne?
La Vergne has cool winters: winter days average around 51°F and summer days around 89°F.
Does La Vergne get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding, cold waves and earthquakes: 6 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.96 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to La Vergne?
The nearest major airport is BNA, about 10 mi away.
How La Vergne scores
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