Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Crossville, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$922
Population
12,821
Renter Mix
51% Rent
A cozy community nestled in the hills of eastern Tennessee
Rural
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Small Town
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Scenic
Crossville is a small city in northeastern Tennessee, about seventy miles west of Knoxville on Interstate 40. Situated on the Cumberland Plateau, the surrounding countryside offers beautiful scenery, with hills and mountains all around—Cumberland Mountain State Park occupies the south side of town, and the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area sits just to the north. The historic Downtown district is packed with beautifully preserved red brick buildings still in active use, from the landmark Palace Theater to the popular Cahoots General Store. The local rental market is full of affordable options to fit any taste, from sensible apartments near the center of town to secluded houses tucked away in the surrounding forests.
Explore the City
A water tower proclaims Crossville as "the golf capital of Tennessee."
The Palace Theatre is a historic venue built in 1938.
A bridge built by the Civilian Conservation Corp at Cumberland Mountain State Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,178
Average: $53,147
Education
1,925
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,412
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Crossville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Crossville, TN is $922 for one bedroom, $1,118 for two bedrooms, and $1,418 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crossville has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$922/month
573 Sq Ft
House
$1,808/month
1,407 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Crossville, TN is 12.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Crossville is 25.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,418. 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 Crossville, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
722 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
624 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
624 Students
Frank P. Brown Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
615 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
615 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
722 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
624 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
624 Students
Frank P. Brown Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
615 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
615 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,031 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
985 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
79 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cumberland Mountain 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.