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Farragut, TN

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Farragut, TN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 20
Population24,309
Foreign Born1.8%
Population Density1,522people per mi²
Median Age45.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

160/100

60% above national average

C+

The Real Cost of Living in Farragut, Tennessee

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $27k$51k
Comfortable $100k$147k
Luxury $248k+$385k+
Elite (Top 5%) $292k+$452k+
Affordability Ratio

97%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
28
Poor
4
Negative
4

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

1.1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

0.4mi

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

140.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Farragut, TN

1.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 0.9 mi
Camping18Nearest 12.6 mi
Marina1Nearest 7.8 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 11.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$142k+4.9%
89% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.2M
75% above US avg
College Educated
65.1%
86% above US avg
WFH
21.4%
50% above US avg
Homeownership
85.3%
30% above US avg
Median Home
$513k
82% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 58% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−27.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−27.1%
Homicide
0.07 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.42 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.08 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−27.6%
Burglary
2.04 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.01 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.26 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+17Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Farragut, Tennessee
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (25% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
C+
LimitedHerd shares only
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season231 days317 frost-free
Annual Rainfall60.1"
Elevation965 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B-
Fair645 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,522/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Earthquake, Tornado, Cold Wave, Lightning
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 500 mi · coast 313 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$131.4M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:49:11.000Z

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