At a Glance
Median Income
$184,720
$87,589 per capita
Home Value
$926,700
Zillow: $1,367,356
Median Rent
$2,497/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
865/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.5%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Brentwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brentwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brentwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brentwood residents earn a median household income of $184,720 , which is 146% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $87,589. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,651 business establishments, including 624 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brentwood is $926,700 , 229% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,367,356. Median rent is $2,497/month, with 34.6% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Brentwood reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 865/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
74.5% of adults in Brentwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(121% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brentwood has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population45,272
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,074/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$184,720
Per Capita$87,589
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$38,776M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,679
Housing
B+
Home Value$926,700
Rent$2,497
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$1,367,356
Housing Units15,486
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property865/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary88/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain54.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation764 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+32.9%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Brentwood was built in 1995.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 624 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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