Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Cookeville, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$894
Population
36,285
Renter Mix
58% Rent
Bask in the Hub of the Upper Cumberland’s many offerings
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Scenic
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Nestled in Tennessee's Upper Cumberland region, Cookeville combines small-city living with a collegiate atmosphere. As home to Tennessee Technological University, this community of about 35,000 residents offers rental options throughout its many neighborhoods. One-bedroom units average $848 monthly, while two-bedroom homes typically rent for $1,115.
Downtown Cookeville features locally-owned shops and the historic Cookeville Depot Museum, which showcases the area's railroad heritage. Nature enthusiasts can explore nearby Burgess Falls and Cummins Falls State Parks, while Dogwood Park provides a central community space with its performance pavilion and walking trails. The city hosts cultural events at Tennessee Tech's Bryan Fine Arts Building and Wattenbarger Auditorium. Cookeville has also gained recognition in the fitness community as home to CrossFit Mayhem, which attracts athletes from around the world. The city's mix of outdoor recreation, cultural venues, and community spaces creates an appealing environment for residents.
Explore the City
Newly built modern farmhouses are popping up in the area of Eight in Cookeville.
City Lake Natural Area boats a 35-acre lake in near Eight.
Cookeville has some form of public transportation to get around town.
Parkview Park's skate park has multiple ramps and rails for skaters to have fun on in Five.
Take in the beautiful lake views at Cane Creek Park in Cookeville's Five.
Ellie the Pink Elephant is one of Cookeville's unique landmarks.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,398
Average: $70,538
Education
9,537
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,129
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cookeville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cookeville, TN is $1,001 for a studio, $894 for one bedroom, $1,230 for two bedrooms, and $1,426 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cookeville has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$894/month
616 Sq Ft
House
$1,629/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,220/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,433/month
1,269 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Cookeville, TN is 12.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cookeville is 25.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $894 - $1,426. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 16.5% less for utilities, and 11.9% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cookeville, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
521 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
521 Students
Public
Grades K-8
812 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
757 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
558 Students
Public
Grades K-8
812 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
757 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
281 Students
Dodson Branch Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
281 Students
Public
Grades K-12
301 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
2,199 Students
Public
Grades K-12
301 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Walnut Park
- Dogwood Park
- Cane Creek Park
- Burgess Falls State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.