RANK #833 / 996 · POP 222,305 · TN
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.9%
Montgomery County, Tennessee, is distinguished by Dunbar Cave State Park, home to an eight-mile cave system with historical and archaeological significance, including prehistoric Native American petroglyphs. Located in northern Tennessee, bordering Kentucky, the county seat of Clarksville is approximately 45 minutes northwest of Nashville. The community offers a mix of suburban and rural living with hilly, tree-covered terrain and the Cumberland River flowing through it. Outdoor recreation is accessible through numerous state and local parks, trails, and the Wade Bourne Nature Center. Commute options include local bus services and regional express buses to Nashville.
Life in Montgomery County attracts families and young professionals, with many residents owning their homes. The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System serves a large student population and includes specialized programs like a Spanish Immersion School and various College and Career Academies. The local economy is experiencing growth, driven by investments in advanced manufacturing and data centers. This has led to the creation of new jobs, some of which offer higher wages, and has contributed to the area's increasing population. Austin Peay State University also contributes to the local educational and economic landscape.
Above national median (4.7x)
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 6.9x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
|
Project Crucible (Integrated Non-Ferrous Metal Refinery)
Korea Zinc (Crucible Metals LLC)
|
$6,600M | Under Construction |
|
Google Data Center Campus Expansion
Google
|
$2,500M | Operating |
|
Meta Data Center Campus Expansion
Meta
|
$1,500M | Under Construction |
|
T.RAD Manufacturing Facility
T.RAD
|
$90M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Montgomery County has a Boom Town Index score of 16/100, ranking #833 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +3.4% and a median household income of $67,890, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Montgomery County is $226,400 with median rent at $1,128/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2999, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +2.8% year-over-year. Job growth: +3.4%. Home values changed -0.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.74% of Montgomery County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.