Apartments for rent in La Vergne, TN

The town of La Vergne, Tennessee is home to slightly more than 35,000 residents. Families with young children can expect to feel right at home, as kids under 5 account for an above-average 8% of the population, while retirees figure less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 32, skews decidedly younger than most cities in Tennessee, ranking as the third-youngest municipality in the state. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 70% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs may be playing a role, as the average rent of $1,157/month is substantially higher than the state average of $883.

With an average commute time of about 35 minutes, slower than most cities in the state, La Vergne residents know that getting to work takes some patience. Driving a car or truck is the typical mode of getting to work, chosen by 47% of residents, while public transit isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Among residents over the age of 25 in La Vergne, 12% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in La Vergne: retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 22% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. La Vergne workers earn an average annual income of just over $69K, about $6,000 more than their peers elsewhere in Tennessee. However, La Vergne compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).