Townsend is a tiny city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 601 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.

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 an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the city’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.

Because of many things, Townsend is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Townsend a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Townsend has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Townsend’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

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.

Townsend is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

The education level of Townsend citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 31.48% of adults in Townsend have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Townsend in 2022 was $33,246, which is upper middle income relative to Tennessee, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $132,984 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 Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Townsend include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Greek.

The most common language spoken in Townsend is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.