In Putnam, Tennessee, the median home price is $319,411, compared with the Tennessee median of $342,678; median household income is $58,912; the population is 82,558; schools rate 6.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 245.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Putnam at a glance
Population
82,558
Median Household Income
$58,912
Typical Home Value
$319,411
School District Rating
6.2
Violent Crime Rate
245.7
Avg Commute Time
21.1
About Putnam
Putnam has a population of 82,558. The median home value is $319,411, 7% below the Tennessee median. Median household income is $58,912 (15% below the Tennessee median). The most populated towns are District 8, District 1, and District 10.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Putnam
12 towns, by population.
County rankings in Tennessee
Every county in Tennessee, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Tennessee
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Tennessee
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Tennessee by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Tennessee
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Tennessee
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Tennessee
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Tennessee
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Tennessee
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Tennessee
- 10Best school ratingsTennessee School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Tennessee
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Tennessee
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Tennessee
Putnam at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Putnam?
- Putnam has a population of 82,558 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Putnam?
- The median home value in Putnam is $319,411. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Putnam?
- Median household income in Putnam is $58,912 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Putnam in?
- Putnam is in Tennessee.
- How many towns are in Putnam?
- Putnam contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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