The Town FilesLa Vergne, Tennessee
City in Rutherford County · population 38,719 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $309,900
- Household income
- $81,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 33.6
La Vergne is a city of 38,719 people in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $309,900, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better transit than 89% of Tennessee towns, better for first-time buyers than 85% of Tennessee towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Tennessee towns.
How La Vergne ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Vergne is worth $309,900, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $81,313, which is more affordable than 46% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,805 a month. 74.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Vergne | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,900 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,805 | $863 |
| Median household income | $81,313 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 74.0% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in La Vergne
| People | La Vergne | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.7% | — |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 88.2% |
Weather in La Vergne
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 25.6°F. About 54.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Vergne since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 11, 2003 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 11, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 12, 1966.
Severe weather in Rutherford County since 1996
Rutherford County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4701: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Rutherford County
Rutherford County had 149,355 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,681 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in La Vergne itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in La Vergne
17 public schools with 14,884 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | 9-12 | 2,131 | 16.6 |
| Cane Ridge High School | 9-12 | 1,943 | 20.7 |
| Roy L Waldron Elementary | PK-5 | 1,332 | 16.0 |
| LaVergne Middle School | 6-8 | 1,094 | 15.2 |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | 5-8 | 907 | 18.1 |
| LaVergne Lake Elementary School | PK-5 | 885 | 14.5 |
| Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School (charter) | 5-12 | 855 | 15.3 |
| Mt. View Elementary | PK-4 | 767 | 16.7 |
| Smith Springs Elementary School | PK-4 | 760 | 15.2 |
| Cane Ridge Elementary | PK-5 | 720 | 16.7 |
| Eagle View Elementary School | PK-5 | 683 | 14.5 |
| KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary (charter) | K-4 | 628 | 24.2 |
Towns near La Vergne
- Smyrna, TN4.1 mi · 53,070 people · home $358,300
- Nolensville, TN7.7 mi · 13,829 people · home $777,800
- Brentwood, TN12.0 mi · 45,373 people · home $1,031,300
- Mount Juliet, TN12.5 mi · 39,289 people · home $460,100
- Oak Hill, TN13.4 mi · 4,891 people · home $1,199,600
- Murfreesboro, TN14.0 mi · 152,769 people · home $402,100
- Green Hill, TN14.7 mi · 6,518 people · home $365,900
- Forest Hills, TN15.8 mi · 5,038 people · home $1,413,100
La Vergne questions
Is La Vergne, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Vergne scores better for retirees than 0% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 4%. 7.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in La Vergne?
The median owner-occupied home in La Vergne is valued at $309,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,313, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,805 a month.
What is the weather like in La Vergne?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 25.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does La Vergne get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Vergne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 11, 2003. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)