Christiana, Tennessee, 2014
Christiana’s story
132 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2014 and 3 maps from 1936 on.
- 1894Christiana is settled
ChristianaTN
Public schools that outperform most of Tennessee. The town was settled in 1894 and has 4,777 residents today.
Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
4,777
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$414K
−1.6% in a year
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
40.3
years
Jobs based here
131
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#3 of 175 in TN
Is Christiana a good place to live?
Incomes are its strong suit: the median household earns $101K. Add schools to its strengths — its public schools beat 86% of Tennessee towns on state tests and graduation. At about $414K, a typical home costs 4.8 years of the Nashville metro’s $85K median household income. The trade-off is walkability (D−). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 96% of U.S. towns. Put together, the subjects come to an A overall, ranking 3rd of 175 in Tennessee. On that grade it does better than 90% of U.S. towns. Only 1 of Tennessee’s 292 towns score lower on the outdoors.
Figures: incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · schools, state test and graduation results · home values, Zillow · USGS PAD-US.
What makes Christiana stand out
Where Christiana beats most towns.
Rutherford County schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Christiana Elementary | PK–5 | 659 |
| Christiana Middle School | 6–8 | 1,048 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Typical home value
Christiana$414K
Tennessee$331K
Cost of livingB+
More affordable than 72% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Christiana for work
Where Christiana’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
131jobs based in Christiana
0%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Christiana grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Tennessee), ordered by how far Christiana is from typical.
Its grades run from A for jobs and income (better than 88% of comparable towns) to D− for walkability (better than 4%), so the A overall blends very different results.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.4 of 20; 1.4% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitD−Open →Jobs & incomeNear the top of the towns comparedAOpen →SchoolsBased on how pupils do in exams and testsAOpen →Cost of livingHomes are easier to afford than in most townsB+Open →HealthSaint Thomas Rutherford Hospital 9.8 miles awayBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →HistoryIn the bottom fifth of the towns comparedDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Christiana: who provides what
Christiana is unincorporated, so Rutherford County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerMiddle Tennessee E M C12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterConsolidated U.d. of Rutherford CoNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesRutherford CountyRutherford County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Tennessee you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRutherford County Election CommissionRutherford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes37037, 37128, 3712737037 44% · 37128 42% · 37127 15%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Christiana.
Christiana pairs an A for schools with modest home prices, trades lower home prices for longer drives to work and looks healthier within Tennessee than nationally.
SchoolsA
For schools, Christiana earns an A
That grade comes with a B+ for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $414K.
Public schools: the Rutherford County school district. Its two schools are below. 2 public schools serve Christiana, with 1,707 students in all.
86%of TN districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,048 | B |
| Christiana ElementaryTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 659 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TN on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Compared with most of Tennessee and the rest of the country, fewer of Christiana’s working residents work locally
Christiana has 131 jobs for its 2,195 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
Since 2013, Christiana has added 61 jobs, to 131 in 2023. The share of residents in Christiana who live below the poverty line: 4.9%. The top destinations are Murfreesboro (31%), Nashville (22%) and Smyrna (6%). In Christiana, 7.1% of workers work remotely from home, where Tennessee’s towns sit at 9.6% and U.S. towns at 11%.
0%work in town
| Christiana | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.3% | 12% | 8% |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 9.6% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Christiana0%
Murfreesboro31%
Nashville22%
Smyrna6%
Franklin5%
22 mi
median commute distance
131
jobs based in Christiana
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 4% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Young adults are less common in Christiana than in Tennessee
Four-year graduates: 30% of adults 25 and older here, 31% across Tennessee. Adults 18 to 34 are one in ten residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 49% of residents (38% statewide). In Christiana, 12% of residents are 65 or older, against 18% in Tennessee’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns.
40.3median age · TN 38.9
| Christiana | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 12% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 23% | 29% |
ChristianaTennesseeUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school38%
Some college25%
Associate’s3%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.4 points. Across Tennessee, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Christiana | TN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 19.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.9% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.1% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 21% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.1% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.8% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.8% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.2% | 10% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.6% | 31.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.9% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 3.2% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.4% | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.7% | 11.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,800, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade B+
More of Christiana’s households live in a home they own than in the typical Tennessee or U.S. town
Homes are within reach (about $414K for the typical one, B+ for cost of living), but half of working residents commute more than 22 miles.
Zillow values the typical Christiana home at about $414,000, down 1.6% in a year, 25% above the Tennessee typical home. A home in Christiana typically sold within 53 days of listing. Homes in Christiana sold for 98.5% of their list price on average.
$414KZillow home value
Typical home value
Christiana$414K
Tennessee$331K
Market temperature
53
days on market
98.5%
sale-to-list price
−1.6%
value change, 1 year
7
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Christiana, expect mild winters and hot summers
The peak summer temperature for Christiana comes to 89°F.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–51°
Spring47–71°
Summer66–88°
Fall48–73°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 14
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Christiana ranks healthier than 64% of the country’s towns
Within Tennessee it is healthier than 86% of the 176 graded towns: much of Tennessee scores lower on these measures. Its widest gap with Tennessee is heart disease: 4.1% of its 3,009 adults have heart disease, against 7% statewide.
Just over one in ten adults worry about having enough food in Christiana. This Tennessee town does better than the Tennessee average on 18 of 31 CDC measures and worse on 1. Among 176 Tennessee towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who binge drink than Christiana.
64%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Christiana | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 14% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 41% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Tennessee
18 better12 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Christiana | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.1% | 7% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.3% | 3.7% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 70.2% | 76.2% |
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
9.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
86th
percentile among TN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Christiana, mostly inland flooding
Expected losses in Christiana break down as 54% from inland flooding and 20% from cold waves. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in 58% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Christiana households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2026.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Christiana
16pages on Christiana
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Christiana
About 1 of every 100 Christiana residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
About Christiana
Town in Tennessee, United States
Christiana is a town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. It has a post office, with ZIP code 37037. Christiana Middle School is located in the community. Both U.S. Route 231 (US 231) and Tennessee State Route 269 (SR 269) pass through the community. The 2020 population of the CDP was 4,305.
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- Elevation
- 699 ft
- ZIP code
- 37037
Questions about Christiana
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Christiana, TN a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Christiana grades A overall, better than 90% of U.S. towns and #3 of 175 in Tennessee. It grades B for health and A for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Christiana, TN expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.