City profile
La Vergne, TN
Rutherford County · Population 40,243
La Vergne is a town in Rutherford County, TN with about 40,243 residents and a typical home value near $310,000. It is 15 miles from Nashville, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
208
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$309,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,887
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
92
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 92/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Winter weather, Tornado
Nearest major airport
10 mi to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 38% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
40,243
Black population
24.1%
County
Rutherford County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 40,243 residents
- Typical home value about $310,000
- 15 miles from Nashville, TN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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