McMinnville is a small city in the middle of Tennessee.
Main Street in McMinnville is home to a variety of boutiques and restaurants.
Main Street in McMinnville is home to a variety of boutiques and restaurants.
Over 400 nurseries can be found in McMinnville.
McMinnville is near outdoor opportunities, like Rock Island State Park.

McMinnville, TN Area Guide

Avg Rent

$543

Population

13,943

Renter Mix

46% Rent

Enjoy this small town’s many offerings in the Upper Cumberland

Suburban • Affordable • Welcoming

Nestled in the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau, McMinnville is situated about halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga in Warren County. The lush surrounding environment of the Upper Cumberland provides abundant options for outdoor recreation at local parks as well as attractions like the Cumberland Caverns, Rock Island State Park, and Fall Creek Falls State Park.

Nicknamed the Nursery Capital of the World, McMinnville is a landscaping hobbyist’s dream, containing hundreds of wholesale and retail nurseries. McMinnville also draws music lovers from all over the world to enjoy live performances at the one-of-a-kind Bluegrass Underground.

McMinnville maintains a small-town atmosphere with friendly residents and a strong sense of community. Annual events such as the Mountain Crawl, Taste of the Underground, Warren County Arts and Crafts Fair, Autumn Street Fair, and the Christmas Parade bring the community together in McMinnville. Quick access to major highways makes getting around from McMinnville simple.

Explore the City

Main Street in McMinnville is home to a variety of boutiques and restaurants.

Over 400 nurseries can be found in McMinnville.

McMinnville is near outdoor opportunities, like Rock Island State Park.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$38,621

Average: $52,805

Education

1,994

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,673

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

McMinnville has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in McMinnville, TN is $366 for a studio, $543 for one bedroom, $743 for two bedrooms, and $816 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in McMinnville has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$543/month
570 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in McMinnville, TN is 12.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in McMinnville is 24.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $366 - $816. You can expect to pay 4.6% less for groceries, 17.3% less for utilities, and 12.0% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Centertown Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

566 Students

Hickory Creek School

Public

Grades PK-5

603 Students

Bobby Ray Memorial

Public

Grades PK-5

520 Students

West Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

479 Students

Dibrell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

389 Students

Centertown Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

566 Students

Warren County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

807 Students

Dibrell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

389 Students

Warren County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,689 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cumberland Caverns
  • Rock Island 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 September 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.