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Oakland, Tennessee

town · Fayette County (primary) , Grainger County, Henry County, Jefferson County, Knox County, Putnam County, Robertson County, Sumner County, Warren County, Washington County, Wilson County

At a glance

9,979
Population
$319,100
Median home value (all homes)
5% above U.S. median
$354,982
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,992/mo
Median rent
48% above U.S. median
$97,798
Median household income
25% above U.S. median
35 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
92.94%
Locations with fiber available
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes50% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost26% above
For business: Tennessee is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates96.7%
College graduates33.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
The mission is to strengthen the region by cultivating a vibrant economy and enhancing quality of life. It serves Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey.
city McMinnville-Warren County Eco Dev Board
Warren County’s economic development program promotes a central location and strong infrastructure, with a skilled workforce trained in advanced manufacturing, engineering, and robotics, to help businesses grow.
county Development Corp of Knox County
The Development Corporation of Knox County has ceased operations. The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox is now being managed by the Knoxville Chamber.
county Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson TN Chamber is the Jefferson County Business Chamber of Commerce.
county Wilson County Economic Development Board
The Joint Economic & Community Development Board of Wilson County, Tennessee is a governmental economic development agency serving Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Watertown, and Wilson County. It focuses on industrial, office, retail and business recruiting, supports existing businesses through retention and expansion efforts, and acts as the sole economic development organization for Wilson County, with funding participation from the local communities and support from the Chambers of Commerce and elected bodies.
region Middle Tennessee Industrial Dev. Assoc.
The Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association is an economic development agency funded by Electric Cooperative, Municipal Electric, and Natural Gas Distributors serving Middle Tennessee. It represents and promotes industrial development in 40 counties and provides plant location services in cooperation with the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
region NETVRIDA
NETVRIDA appears to be an economic development organization for the NETV region and service area, offering information on business sectors, communities, sites/buildings, and data resources.
region Northeast TN Valley Regional Industrial Development
NETVRIDA is a regional economic development organization for the Northeast Tennessee Valley, providing information on the region's business sectors, communities, sites/buildings, data, and library resources.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP’s Economic Development pages describe site selection services and energy solutions to power business growth across its 11-state service area. The pages also provide contact information for investor relations and media relations.
state Four Lake Authority
The Tennessee Central Economic Authority is a regional economic development organization serving five counties in Middle Tennessee. Its mission is to recruit, retain, and expand advanced manufacturing job opportunities in the Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale/Hartsville Metro, and Wilson counties region.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association providing site location services and financing to support site selection, expansions, and related opportunities across its SEIDA service area.
state Tennessee Dept. of Eco. & Community Dev.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is the state agency that helps businesses large and small succeed in Tennessee. It recruits new businesses to the state, supports the growth of existing businesses and markets the state as a premier business destination.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Economic Development
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages across the seven-state Tennessee Valley region. We serve as a trusted partner, connector, and coach to communities and businesses seeking site selection and investment opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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