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Three Way, TN


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Three Way, Tennessee

Three Way, Tennessee, in Gibson county, is 15 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 79 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 1,375.

The People and Families of Three Way

In Three Way, about 81% of adults are married. Three Way is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Three Way is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Three Way had a median family income of $67,188. Three Way is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Three Way finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Three Way is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Three Way Housing

About 89% of housing units in Three Way are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Three Way pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Three Way, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyThree Way People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Three Way College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Three Way Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Three Way Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Three Way Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Three Way Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Three Way, TN

Comparing Three Way 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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