salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,320 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Tennessee cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Tennessee. It is number 102 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Vergne?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Vergne
| Size | La Vergne | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,392 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,464 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,079 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Vergne overall?
Everyday prices in Tennessee overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for La Vergne, so the Tennessee figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Vergne
Life in La Vergne
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Vergne?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $33 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $309,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Vergne, TN?
Renting in La Vergne costs a median of about $2,183 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.
How much do I need to make to live in La Vergne?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,320 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Vergne cheap or expensive?
La Vergne is rated OK: rent takes 29.9% of the typical household income of $87,696. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Vergne?
The median homeowner in La Vergne pays $1,529 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.
Is La Vergne more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Tennessee are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in La Vergne?
The median home value in La Vergne is $309,900, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
40,243 people live in La Vergne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.