At a Glance
Median Income
$82,308
$31,923 per capita
Home Value
$310,400
Zillow: $374,328
Median Rent
$1,253/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
334/100K
828/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Greenbrier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greenbrier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greenbrier 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
Greenbrier residents earn a median household income of $82,308 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,923. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,676 business establishments, including 126 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenbrier is $310,400 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,328. Median rent is $1,253/month, with 37.4% 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
Greenbrier reports 334 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 828/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Greenbrier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenbrier has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,960
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density959/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,308
Per Capita$31,923
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$3,878M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$310,400
Rent$1,253
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$374,328
Housing Units2,326
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent334/100K
Property828/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault276/100K
Burglary174/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,572/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation790 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Greenbrier was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 126 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.