Goodlettsville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Davidson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
17,598 Population 1,222/sq mi density
$65,898 Median Income $40,318 per capita
$355,000 Home Value $387,975 Zillow
$1,370 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
127 Violent Crime/100K 907 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,898 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$355,000 home value, $1,370/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Goodlettsville, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,898
12% below
$40,318 per capita
Home Value
$355,000
26% above
Zillow: $387,975
Median Rent
$1,370/mo
18% above
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
67% below
907/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
3% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Goodlettsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Goodlettsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
126%
Rent
118%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goodlettsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goodlettsville residents earn a median household income of $65,898 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,318. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% 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 Goodlettsville is $355,000 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,975. Median rent is $1,370/month, with 31.1% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Goodlettsville reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 907/100K.

Education

32.7% of adults in Goodlettsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goodlettsville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.

Data Overview

People

Population17,598
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,898
Per Capita$40,318
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$116,879M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,598

Housing

B+
Home Value$355,000
Rent$1,370
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$387,975
Housing Units7,564
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property907/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,529/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation457 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21

Did You Know?

Goodlettsville was founded in 1958.
The median home in Goodlettsville was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 2,442 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 129 fatal vehicle crashes.