Townsend is a tiny city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 628 people and two associated neighborhoods, Townsend is the 328th largest community in Tennessee. Townsend real estate is some of the most expensive in Tennessee, although Townsend house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities, Townsend isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Townsend are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Townsend is a city of professionals, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Townsend who work in maintenance occupations (16.82%), healthcare (10.45%), and management occupations (10.45%). Also of interest is that Townsend has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Another notable thing is that Townsend is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Townsend’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Townsend is worth considering. As is often the case in a small city, Townsend doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Townsend is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.44% of adults in Townsend have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Townsend in 2022 was $38,042, which is wealthy relative to Tennessee, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $152,168 for a family of four. However, Townsend contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Townsend home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Townsend residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Townsend include German, Irish, English, Italian, and European. The most common language spoken in Townsend is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
