At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$160,829 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $1,367,356
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
938/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
89.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Belle Meade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belle Meade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belle Meade a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belle Meade residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $160,829. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,919 business establishments, including 2,442 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belle Meade is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,367,356. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Belle Meade reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 938/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
89.0% of adults in Belle Meade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(164% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belle Meade has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,824
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$160,829
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$116,879M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,598
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership97.7%
Zillow$1,367,356
Housing Units979
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property938/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary174/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death10,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation567 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+89.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+44.4%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Belle Meade was built in 1955.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 2,442 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 129 fatal vehicle crashes.
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