Best counties to raise a family in Tennessee
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March 5, 2021
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Best counties to raise a family in Tennessee
Known in other parts of the world as shires, provinces, or territories, the United States’ counties (also known in certain states as boroughs or parishes) date back to the 1600s, when settlers first came to find freedom from British rule. Today, those counties remain, with the 50 states divided into several, each with its own unique makeup.
For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wishlists.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Tennessee using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, healthcare, recreation and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you’ll find one that suits your brood.
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#25. Coffee County
- Population: 55,209
- Median home value: $141,900 (68% own)
- Median rent: $737 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $50,351
- Top public schools: New Union Elementary School (A-), Tullahoma High School (B+), Robert E. Lee Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: St. Paul the Apostle School (unavailable), Temple Baptist Christian School (unavailable), Tullahoma Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Manchester (B+), Tullahoma (B), New Union (B-)
- Pictured: 320 Chapman Ln, Manchester ($1.5 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $141,900 (68% own)
- Median rent: $737 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $50,351
- Top public schools: New Union Elementary School (A-), Tullahoma High School (B+), Robert E. Lee Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: St. Paul the Apostle School (unavailable), Temple Baptist Christian School (unavailable), Tullahoma Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Manchester (B+), Tullahoma (B), New Union (B-)
- Pictured: 320 Chapman Ln, Manchester ($1.5 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#24. Anderson County
- Population: 76,061
- Median home value: $146,200 (68% own)
- Median rent: $750 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $50,392
- Top public schools: Oak Ridge High School (A), Woodland Elementary School (A), Jefferson Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Faith Christian School (B-), St. Mary's School (unavailable), Christian Academy of Oak Ridge (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Oak Ridge (A), Norris (B+), Clinton (B-)
- Pictured: 16 Rivers Run Blvd, Oak Ridge ($1.1 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $146,200 (68% own)
- Median rent: $750 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $50,392
- Top public schools: Oak Ridge High School (A), Woodland Elementary School (A), Jefferson Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Faith Christian School (B-), St. Mary's School (unavailable), Christian Academy of Oak Ridge (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Oak Ridge (A), Norris (B+), Clinton (B-)
- Pictured: 16 Rivers Run Blvd, Oak Ridge ($1.1 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#23. Lincoln County
- Population: 33,924
- Median home value: $135,700 (75% own)
- Median rent: $685 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $49,485
- Top public schools: Highland Rim School (B+), South Lincoln School (B+), Fayetteville High School (B+)
- Top private schools: Riverside Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Park City (B+), Fayetteville (B), Petersburg (B-)
- Pictured: 8 Steeplechase Dr, Fayetteville ($299,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $135,700 (75% own)
- Median rent: $685 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $49,485
- Top public schools: Highland Rim School (B+), South Lincoln School (B+), Fayetteville High School (B+)
- Top private schools: Riverside Christian Academy (A-)
- Top places to live: Park City (B+), Fayetteville (B), Petersburg (B-)
- Pictured: 8 Steeplechase Dr, Fayetteville ($299,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#22. Weakley County
- Population: 33,510
- Median home value: $97,800 (65% own)
- Median rent: $626 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $39,937
- Top public schools: Martin Elementary School (A-), Greenfield School (B), Dresden Middle School (B)
- Top private schools: Liberty Christian Academy (B+)
- Top places to live: Martin (A-), Gleason (B), Greenfield (B)
- Pictured: 2673 Pleasant Hill Rd, Martin ($730,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $97,800 (65% own)
- Median rent: $626 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $39,937
- Top public schools: Martin Elementary School (A-), Greenfield School (B), Dresden Middle School (B)
- Top private schools: Liberty Christian Academy (B+)
- Top places to live: Martin (A-), Gleason (B), Greenfield (B)
- Pictured: 2673 Pleasant Hill Rd, Martin ($730,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#21. Gibson County
- Population: 49,228
- Median home value: $98,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $680 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $43,171
- Top public schools: Medina Middle School (A), Medina Elementary School (A-), Rutherford Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Milan Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Medina (B+), Milan (B), Dyer (B)
- Pictured: 284 Spring Creek Hwy, Medina ($799,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $98,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $680 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $43,171
- Top public schools: Medina Middle School (A), Medina Elementary School (A-), Rutherford Elementary School (B+)
- Top private schools: Milan Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Medina (B+), Milan (B), Dyer (B)
- Pictured: 284 Spring Creek Hwy, Medina ($799,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#20. Tipton County
- Population: 61,447
- Median home value: $150,000 (71% own)
- Median rent: $825 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $61,291
- Top public schools: Atoka Elementary School (B+), Munford Middle School (B+), Brighton Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Tipton Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Atoka (B+), Munford (B), Brighton (B)
- Pictured: 42 Colton Ridge Ln, Atoka ($489,900, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $150,000 (71% own)
- Median rent: $825 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $61,291
- Top public schools: Atoka Elementary School (B+), Munford Middle School (B+), Brighton Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: Tipton Christian Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Atoka (B+), Munford (B), Brighton (B)
- Pictured: 42 Colton Ridge Ln, Atoka ($489,900, 6 bedrooms)
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#19. Bedford County
- Population: 48,292
- Median home value: $151,100 (69% own)
- Median rent: $767 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $50,415
- Top public schools: Thomas Magnet School (A-), Cascade Elementary School (B+), Cascade Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: The Webb School (A+)
- Top places to live: Shelbyville (B-), Bell Buckle (B+), Wartrace (B-)
- Pictured: 3540 Highway 231 N, Shelbyville ($3.8 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $151,100 (69% own)
- Median rent: $767 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $50,415
- Top public schools: Thomas Magnet School (A-), Cascade Elementary School (B+), Cascade Middle School (B+)
- Top private schools: The Webb School (A+)
- Top places to live: Shelbyville (B-), Bell Buckle (B+), Wartrace (B-)
- Pictured: 3540 Highway 231 N, Shelbyville ($3.8 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#18. Marshall County
- Population: 32,965
- Median home value: $136,400 (72% own)
- Median rent: $763 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $53,197
- Top public schools: Oak Grove Elementary School (A), Chapel Hill Elementary School (B), Westhills Elementary School (B)
- Top places to live: Lewisburg (B), Cornersville (B), Chapel Hill (B-)
- Pictured: 1560 Cornersville Hwy, Lewisburg ($1.6 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $136,400 (72% own)
- Median rent: $763 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $53,197
- Top public schools: Oak Grove Elementary School (A), Chapel Hill Elementary School (B), Westhills Elementary School (B)
- Top places to live: Lewisburg (B), Cornersville (B), Chapel Hill (B-)
- Pictured: 1560 Cornersville Hwy, Lewisburg ($1.6 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#17. Chester County
- Population: 17,190
- Median home value: $121,900 (77% own)
- Median rent: $682 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $51,946
- Top public schools: East Chester Elementary School (A-), Jacks Creek Elementary School (A-), Chester County Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Tennessee Children's Home - West Campus (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Henderson (B+)
- Pictured: 140 Lake Shore Ln, Henderson ($1.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $121,900 (77% own)
- Median rent: $682 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $51,946
- Top public schools: East Chester Elementary School (A-), Jacks Creek Elementary School (A-), Chester County Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Tennessee Children's Home - West Campus (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Henderson (B+)
- Pictured: 140 Lake Shore Ln, Henderson ($1.5 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#16. Dyer County
- Population: 37,416
- Median home value: $103,800 (62% own)
- Median rent: $680 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $44,185
- Top public schools: Dyersburg Middle School (A), Holice Powell Elementary School (A), Three Oaks Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Christ Classical Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Dyersburg (B+), Newbern (B), Trimble (B)
- Pictured: 90 Heathridge Dr, Dyersburg ($420,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $103,800 (62% own)
- Median rent: $680 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $44,185
- Top public schools: Dyersburg Middle School (A), Holice Powell Elementary School (A), Three Oaks Middle School (A-)
- Top private schools: Christ Classical Academy (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Dyersburg (B+), Newbern (B), Trimble (B)
- Pictured: 90 Heathridge Dr, Dyersburg ($420,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#15. Henderson County
- Population: 27,977
- Median home value: $102,000 (73% own)
- Median rent: $648 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $43,305
- Top public schools: South Side Elementary School (A-), Scotts Hill Elementary School (A-), Scotts Hill High School (B+)
- Top private schools: Lexington Christian Academy (B-)
- Top places to live: Lexington (B+), Scotts Hill (B), Parker's Crossroads (B-)
- Pictured: 361 Eastern Shores Dr, Lexington ($549,900, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $102,000 (73% own)
- Median rent: $648 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $43,305
- Top public schools: South Side Elementary School (A-), Scotts Hill Elementary School (A-), Scotts Hill High School (B+)
- Top private schools: Lexington Christian Academy (B-)
- Top places to live: Lexington (B+), Scotts Hill (B), Parker's Crossroads (B-)
- Pictured: 361 Eastern Shores Dr, Lexington ($549,900, 4 bedrooms)
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#14. Loudon County
- Population: 52,340
- Median home value: $222,500 (78% own)
- Median rent: $802 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $58,065
- Top public schools: North Middle School (A), Eaton Elementary School (A-), Highland Park Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Crossroads Christian Academy (B)
- Top places to live: Tellico Village (B+), Lenoir City (B), Loudon (B)
- Pictured: 424 Cayuga Dr, Loudon ($1.6 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $222,500 (78% own)
- Median rent: $802 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $58,065
- Top public schools: North Middle School (A), Eaton Elementary School (A-), Highland Park Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Crossroads Christian Academy (B)
- Top places to live: Tellico Village (B+), Lenoir City (B), Loudon (B)
- Pictured: 424 Cayuga Dr, Loudon ($1.6 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#13. Hamblen County
- Population: 64,132
- Median home value: $137,900 (67% own)
- Median rent: $735 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $43,619
- Top public schools: Morristown West High School (A), Alpha Elementary School (A-), Witt Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Lakeway Christian School (B+), Cornerstone Academy/Lakeway Christian Academy (B+), All Saints' Episcopal School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Morristown (B)
- Pictured: 5070 Copper Ridge Rd, Morristown ($2.3 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $137,900 (67% own)
- Median rent: $735 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $43,619
- Top public schools: Morristown West High School (A), Alpha Elementary School (A-), Witt Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Lakeway Christian School (B+), Cornerstone Academy/Lakeway Christian Academy (B+), All Saints' Episcopal School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Morristown (B)
- Pictured: 5070 Copper Ridge Rd, Morristown ($2.3 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#12. Bradley County
- Population: 105,749
- Median home value: $161,000 (66% own)
- Median rent: $777 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $51,331
- Top public schools: Michigan Avenue Elementary School (A-), North Lee Elementary School (A-), Walker Valley High School (A-)
- Top private schools: Cleveland Christian School (B), Tennessee Christian Preparatory School (B-), First Baptist Weekday Ministry (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Hopewell (B+), Cleveland (B+), Wildwood Lake (B-)
- Pictured: 412 NW Beaty Dr, Cleveland ($600,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $161,000 (66% own)
- Median rent: $777 (34% rent)
- Median household income: $51,331
- Top public schools: Michigan Avenue Elementary School (A-), North Lee Elementary School (A-), Walker Valley High School (A-)
- Top private schools: Cleveland Christian School (B), Tennessee Christian Preparatory School (B-), First Baptist Weekday Ministry (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Hopewell (B+), Cleveland (B+), Wildwood Lake (B-)
- Pictured: 412 NW Beaty Dr, Cleveland ($600,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#11. Putnam County
- Population: 77,447
- Median home value: $159,600 (61% own)
- Median rent: $715 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $44,259
- Top public schools: Capshaw Elementary School (A-), Prescott South Elementary School (A-), Northeast Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Highland Rim Academy (A-), Heritage Academy (B+), Heavenly Host Lutheran School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Cookeville (A-), Algood (B), Monterey (B-)
- Pictured: 649 Fisk Rd, Cookeville ($990,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $159,600 (61% own)
- Median rent: $715 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $44,259
- Top public schools: Capshaw Elementary School (A-), Prescott South Elementary School (A-), Northeast Elementary School (A-)
- Top private schools: Highland Rim Academy (A-), Heritage Academy (B+), Heavenly Host Lutheran School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Cookeville (A-), Algood (B), Monterey (B-)
- Pictured: 649 Fisk Rd, Cookeville ($990,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#10. Shelby County
- Population: 936,374
- Median home value: $150,400 (55% own)
- Median rent: $942 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $51,657
- Top public schools: Tara Oaks Elementary School (A+), Sycamore Elementary School (A+), Collierville High School (A+)
- Top private schools: St. Mary's Episcopal School (A+), Lausanne Collegiate School (A+), Memphis University School (A+)
- Top places to live: Germantown (A+), Collierville (A), Lakeland (A-)
- Pictured: 3440 Hollow Creek Rd, Germantown ($2.8 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $150,400 (55% own)
- Median rent: $942 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $51,657
- Top public schools: Tara Oaks Elementary School (A+), Sycamore Elementary School (A+), Collierville High School (A+)
- Top private schools: St. Mary's Episcopal School (A+), Lausanne Collegiate School (A+), Memphis University School (A+)
- Top places to live: Germantown (A+), Collierville (A), Lakeland (A-)
- Pictured: 3440 Hollow Creek Rd, Germantown ($2.8 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#9. Sumner County
- Population: 183,437
- Median home value: $234,200 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,026 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $67,204
- Top public schools: Merrol Hyde Magnet School (A+), T.W. Hunter Middle School (A), Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek (A)
- Top private schools: Pope John Paul II High School (A+), Highland Academy (B+), Hendersonville Christian Academy (B)
- Top places to live: Hendersonville (A-), Shackle Island (A-), Goodlettsville (A-)
- Pictured: 123 Summit Ln, Hendersonville ($7.0 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $234,200 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,026 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $67,204
- Top public schools: Merrol Hyde Magnet School (A+), T.W. Hunter Middle School (A), Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek (A)
- Top private schools: Pope John Paul II High School (A+), Highland Academy (B+), Hendersonville Christian Academy (B)
- Top places to live: Hendersonville (A-), Shackle Island (A-), Goodlettsville (A-)
- Pictured: 123 Summit Ln, Hendersonville ($7.0 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#8. Wilson County
- Population: 136,666
- Median home value: $264,600 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,065 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $75,991
- Top public schools: Rutland Elementary School (A), Springdale Elementary School (A), Lakeview Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Friendship Christian School (A-), Mt. Juliet Christian Academy (B+), McClain Christian Academy Preschool (B+)
- Top places to live: Mount Juliet (A), Green Hill (A-), Lebanon (B+)
- Pictured: 2371 Benders Ferry Rd, Mount Juliet ($2.3 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $264,600 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,065 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $75,991
- Top public schools: Rutland Elementary School (A), Springdale Elementary School (A), Lakeview Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Friendship Christian School (A-), Mt. Juliet Christian Academy (B+), McClain Christian Academy Preschool (B+)
- Top places to live: Mount Juliet (A), Green Hill (A-), Lebanon (B+)
- Pictured: 2371 Benders Ferry Rd, Mount Juliet ($2.3 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#7. Washington County
- Population: 127,805
- Median home value: $163,000 (64% own)
- Median rent: $757 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $48,334
- Top public schools: Fairmont Elementary School (A), Science Hill High School (A), Woodland Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Providence Academy (A), St. Mary School (unavailable), Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Johnson City (A), Jonesborough (A-), Gray (B+)
- Pictured: 112 Harber Ln, Johnson City ($2.5 million, 10 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $163,000 (64% own)
- Median rent: $757 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $48,334
- Top public schools: Fairmont Elementary School (A), Science Hill High School (A), Woodland Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Providence Academy (A), St. Mary School (unavailable), Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Johnson City (A), Jonesborough (A-), Gray (B+)
- Pictured: 112 Harber Ln, Johnson City ($2.5 million, 10 bedrooms)
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#6. Hamilton County
- Population: 360,919
- Median home value: $180,900 (64% own)
- Median rent: $868 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $55,070
- Top public schools: Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts (A), Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (CSAS) - Upper School (A), STEM School Chattanooga (A-)
- Top private schools: McCallie School (A+), Baylor School (A+), Girls Preparatory School (A)
- Top places to live: Signal Mountain (A), Lookout Mountain (A), Collegedale (A)
- Pictured: 7396 Falcon Bluff Dr, Signal Mountain ($1.8 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $180,900 (64% own)
- Median rent: $868 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $55,070
- Top public schools: Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts (A), Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (CSAS) - Upper School (A), STEM School Chattanooga (A-)
- Top private schools: McCallie School (A+), Baylor School (A+), Girls Preparatory School (A)
- Top places to live: Signal Mountain (A), Lookout Mountain (A), Collegedale (A)
- Pictured: 7396 Falcon Bluff Dr, Signal Mountain ($1.8 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#5. Davidson County
- Population: 687,488
- Median home value: $241,700 (54% own)
- Median rent: $1,102 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $60,388
- Top public schools: Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet School (A+), Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School (A+), Meigs Academic Magnet (A-)
- Top private schools: University School of Nashville (A+), Montgomery Bell Academy (A+), Harpeth Hall School (A+)
- Top places to live: Scarritt Peabody (A+), Sulphur Dell (North Capital Area) (A), Lafayette (A)
- Pictured: 703 Clematis Dr, Nashville ($428,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $241,700 (54% own)
- Median rent: $1,102 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $60,388
- Top public schools: Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet School (A+), Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School (A+), Meigs Academic Magnet (A-)
- Top private schools: University School of Nashville (A+), Montgomery Bell Academy (A+), Harpeth Hall School (A+)
- Top places to live: Scarritt Peabody (A+), Sulphur Dell (North Capital Area) (A), Lafayette (A)
- Pictured: 703 Clematis Dr, Nashville ($428,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#4. Knox County
- Population: 461,104
- Median home value: $183,200 (64% own)
- Median rent: $892 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $57,470
- Top public schools: Farragut High School (A+), L&N STEM Academy (A), Hardin Valley Academy (A)
- Top private schools: Webb School of Knoxville (A+), Knoxville Catholic High School (A), Christian Academy of Knoxville (A)
- Top places to live: Farragut (A+), Knoxville (A-), Mascot (C+)
- Pictured: 12773 Highwick Cir, Knoxville ($2.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $183,200 (64% own)
- Median rent: $892 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $57,470
- Top public schools: Farragut High School (A+), L&N STEM Academy (A), Hardin Valley Academy (A)
- Top private schools: Webb School of Knoxville (A+), Knoxville Catholic High School (A), Christian Academy of Knoxville (A)
- Top places to live: Farragut (A+), Knoxville (A-), Mascot (C+)
- Pictured: 12773 Highwick Cir, Knoxville ($2.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#3. Montgomery County
- Population: 200,180
- Median home value: $165,800 (60% own)
- Median rent: $971 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $57,541
- Top public schools: Rossview Elementary School (A), St. Bethlehem Elementary School (A), Sango Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Clarksville Academy (A-), Clarksville Christian School (B+), Immaculate Conception School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Clarksville (A-)
- Pictured: 360 Fairway Dr, Clarksville ($1.7 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $165,800 (60% own)
- Median rent: $971 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $57,541
- Top public schools: Rossview Elementary School (A), St. Bethlehem Elementary School (A), Sango Elementary School (A)
- Top private schools: Clarksville Academy (A-), Clarksville Christian School (B+), Immaculate Conception School (unavailable)
- Top places to live: Clarksville (A-)
- Pictured: 360 Fairway Dr, Clarksville ($1.7 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#2. Rutherford County
- Population: 315,815
- Median home value: $213,200 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,063 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $67,429
- Top public schools: Central Magnet School (A+), Thurman Francis Arts Academy (A), McFadden School of Excellence (A)
- Top private schools: Providence Christian Academy (A-), Lancaster Christian Academy (B+), Franklin Road Christian School (B+)
- Top places to live: Murfreesboro (A), Smyrna (A-), La Vergne (A-)
- Pictured: 11836 Mona Rd, Murfreesboro ($3.7 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $213,200 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,063 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $67,429
- Top public schools: Central Magnet School (A+), Thurman Francis Arts Academy (A), McFadden School of Excellence (A)
- Top private schools: Providence Christian Academy (A-), Lancaster Christian Academy (B+), Franklin Road Christian School (B+)
- Top places to live: Murfreesboro (A), Smyrna (A-), La Vergne (A-)
- Pictured: 11836 Mona Rd, Murfreesboro ($3.7 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#1. Williamson County
- Population: 225,389
- Median home value: $449,000 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,500 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $112,962
- Top public schools: Brentwood High School (A+), Ravenwood High School (A+), Kenrose Elementary School (A+)
- Top private schools: Battle Ground Academy (A+), Brentwood Academy (A+), Franklin Classical School (A-)
- Top places to live: Brentwood (A+), Franklin (A+), Nolensville (A+)
- Pictured: 1761 Woodsong Dr, Brentwood ($6.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $449,000 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,500 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $112,962
- Top public schools: Brentwood High School (A+), Ravenwood High School (A+), Kenrose Elementary School (A+)
- Top private schools: Battle Ground Academy (A+), Brentwood Academy (A+), Franklin Classical School (A-)
- Top places to live: Brentwood (A+), Franklin (A+), Nolensville (A+)
- Pictured: 1761 Woodsong Dr, Brentwood ($6.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
