Detailed reasons why Town of Farragut is state’s No. 5 ‘Best Place to Live’
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Farragut follows Franklin, Collierville, Hendersonville and Brentwood in the ranking, and that’s some pretty good company. The only other East Tennessee municipality in the top ten is Maryville at No. 10.
ConsumerAffairs is a customer review platform that provides information for purchasing decisions around major life changes. To determine the best places to live in Tennessee, the research team analyzed the state’s 35 largest cities based on affordability, safety, economic strength, health care and education and quality of life.
According to ConsumerAffairs, here’s where Farragut stood out:
• Great safety: Farragut has the lowest property crime rate on our list (4.57 crimes per 1,000 people) and the second-lowest violent crime rate (0.82 crimes per 1,000 people). These numbers put Farragut in the No. 1 spot in the state for safety.
• Well-educated population: 65 percent of residents 25 and over have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Healthy economy: The city has a low unemployment rate (2.5 percent) and a low share of residents living below the poverty level (2.9 percent).
The data for the rankings came from a variety of sources. Crime data is from NeighborhoodScout.com, a comprehensive database of hyper-local real estate data.
Economic figures came from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. Data about health care and education also come from the U.S. Census Bureau.
While Farragut isn’t commonly thought of as affordable, it’s ranked near the middle (No. 22) among the 35 cities ranked. The ranking is based on two figures: median rent for April 2025 and a ratio of median home price to median income.
According to Lauren Jobe from ConsumerAffairs, the median rent in Farragut is $2,578. “The shortage of rental units is affecting many communities,” she said.
ConsumerAffairs lead researcher Rebecca Sowell notes that Farragut is the top-ranked city in the Knoxville metro area.
“Its outstanding safety record sets it apart, with the lowest property crime rate and the second-lowest violent crime rate among the state’s largest cities. Combined with a highly educated population and a low unemployment rate, Farragut stands out as an ideal destination for families and professionals seeking a vibrant, well-rounded community to call home,” she said.
“The Best Places to Live in Tennessee” rankings also note that Tennessee has the third-highest net migration interest in 2025. A temperate climate, low cost of living and absence of a state income tax make the state appealing.
It’s no surprise that Farragut is a desirable place to live, but it’s nice to see data that confirms it. We live in a safe, beautiful Town where residents thrive.
To see the rankings in ConsumerAffairs, visit consumeraffairs.com/movers/tennessee/#best-cities.
