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Erin, TN


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Erin, Tennessee

Erin, Tennessee, in Houston county, is 23 miles SW of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 51 miles W of Nashville, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 1,490 people lived in Erin.

The People and Families of Erin

In Erin, about 41% of adults are married. Erin is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Erin, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Erin had a median family income of $30,833. In Erin, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Erin residents donated more money ($10) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Erin Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Erin are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Erin offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Erin, 92% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city.

Of Note

High Points

Erin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Erin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Erin, TN

Comparing Erin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity87
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime24
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