At a Glance
Median Income
$73,589
$39,790 per capita
Home Value
$343,700
Zillow: $427,850
Median Rent
$1,299/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
1,076/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Gallatin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gallatin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gallatin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gallatin residents earn a median household income of $73,589 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,790. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,597 business establishments, including 324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gallatin is $343,700 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,850. Median rent is $1,299/month, with 30.7% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Gallatin reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,076/100K. The murder rate is 9.5/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Gallatin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gallatin has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population46,667
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,324/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,589
Per Capita$39,790
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$11,893M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A
Home Value$343,700
Rent$1,299
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$427,850
Housing Units19,092
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent279/100K
Property1,076/100K
Murder9.5/100K
Assault231/100K
Burglary79/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,307/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation545 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Gallatin was founded in 1802.
The median home in Gallatin was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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