Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Brentwood is a mid-size city in Tennessee with a population of 45,272. Residents earn $184,720 per year, which is 146% above the national average.
Based on current data, Brentwood receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Brentwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brentwood is $184,720, which is significantly higher than the national average — 146% above $75,149. This places Brentwood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Brentwood is $926,700, making it a premium housing market at 229% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,497 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Brentwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 47 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 871 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
Brentwood is a highly educated community — 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Brentwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $184,720 |
| 146% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $87,589 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,679 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $196,327 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,651 |
| County GDP | $38,776M |
| Restaurants | 624 |
| Healthcare | 962 |
| Retail | 870 |
| Manufacturing | 128 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,785 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.62% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 26.2% |
| Census Median | $926,700 |
| 229% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,367,356 |
| Median List Price | $1,825,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,825,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $350 |
| Homes Sold | 34 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 13.0% |
| Inventory | 200 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,497 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,819 |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,785 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.62% |
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,407/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 962 |
| Total Violent | 46.6/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 2.5/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Rape | 9.8/100K |
| Robbery | 12.3/100K |
| Assault | 22.1/100K |
| Total Property | 871.0/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 174.2/100K |
| Theft | 682.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 14.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.4 inches |
| 43% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 42.2 sq mi (109.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,074/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9939°N, 86.7708°W |
| County FIPS | 47187 |
Winner: Republican by 32.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.5% |
| 121% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,074/sq mi |
| Total Area | 42.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 33 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 34 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 962 |
| Restaurants | 624 |
| Retail Stores | 870 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 26.2% |