Медина вошла в топ-5 лучших мест для жизни в Теннесси по версии HomesSnacks

Medina ranked fifth best place to live in Tennessee for 2026 HomesSnacks survey cites low unemployment, affordable rent and short commute MEDINA, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The West Tennessee town of Medina has been ranked the fifth best place to live in Tennessee for 2026, according to a survey by HomesSnacks. HomesSnacks cited the town’s median rent price of $1,206, a 3.3% unemployment rate, and a 24-minute commute to Jackson as factors that make Medina a desirable place to live in the state. Mayor reacts to the ranking Medina Mayor Scottie Betts said the recognition reflects the character of the community. “I think it’s wonderful. I think it’s a wonderful place to live and raise a family. It’s a safe environment, and the whole city is a big team,” Betts said. HomesSnacks also cited South Gibson Elementary, Middle, and High schools as top performers in the state. Betts said the schools are a key asset to the city. “The schools are a wonderful asset to us. We’re glad they’re here, decided to build here. We have a huge amount of the population in Gibson County School District in these three buildings that sit in our city limits and we’re proud to have them here,” Betts said. Safety ranking and crime data Of 190 cities and towns surveyed, Medina ranked 14th safest in Tennessee. The town’s crime rate is 406.8 crimes per 100,000 people. Based on Medina’s population of 5,407, that figure translates to 22 crimes. Betts said public safety has been a priority throughout his time in office. “In my tenure as mayor, and I was an alderman before that, we have spent a significant amount in improving our public safety here in the city. I was in public safety myself. I was a fireman, then I was a policeman and those are very important things and I think that’s one of the central things governments should do is public safety,” Betts said. Survey context The HomesSnacks ranking comes after a separate CNBC survey ranked Tennessee the worst state to live in the country. The CNBC survey examined legislation, worker protections, and violent crime statewide. HomesSnacks focused on financial and logistical factors at the community level. Medina is the only town in the top 10 of the HomesSnacks ranking that is not a suburb of Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga. Copyright 2026 WBBJ. All rights reserved.