Brentwood, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Williamson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
45,272 Population 1,074/sq mi density
$184,720 Median Income $87,589 per capita
$926,700 Home Value $1,367,356 Zillow
$2,497 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
58 Violent Crime/100K 741 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$184,720 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$926,700 home value, $2,497/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Brentwood, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$184,720
146% above
$87,589 per capita
Home Value
$926,700
229% above
Zillow: $1,367,356
Median Rent
$2,497/mo
115% above
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
85% below
741/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.5%
121% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
16% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
246%
Home Value
329%
Rent
215%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
221%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
15%
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 2.3% (36% 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 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 741/100K. 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. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population45,272
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,074/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$184,720
Per Capita$87,589
Unemployment2.3%
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
Violent58/100K
Property741/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary66/100K

Health

Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,407/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain54.4 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 624 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.