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Livingston, TN


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Livingston, Tennessee

Livingston, Tennessee, in Overton county, is 70 miles NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (center to center) and 83 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. About 3,498 people people live in Livingston.

The People and Families of Livingston

In Livingston, about 47% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Livingston, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Livingston. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Livingston had a median family income of $34,141.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($5,000) in Livingston than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Livingston Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Livingston, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Tennessee.

Commuting

In Livingston, 98% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Livingston enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Livingston Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Livingston Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Livingston, TN

Comparing Livingston 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
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men34
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime23

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