Hendersonville, TN

Tennessee · Metropolitan Area

Hendersonville is a mid-size city in Tennessee with a population of 62,390. Residents earn $91,503 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
62,390 Population 1,969/sq mi density
$91,503 Median Income $46,686 per capita
$396,500 Home Value $512,852 Zillow
$1,552 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
179 Violent Crime/100K 1,374 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,503 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$396,500 home value, $1,552/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K (53% below avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,503
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $396,500
41% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 179/100K
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.6%
29% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,552
33% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How Hendersonville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population62,390
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,969/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,503
Per Capita$46,686
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$11,893M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$396,500
Rent$1,552
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$512,852

Crime

F
Violent179/100K
Property1,374/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault164/100K
Burglary186/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.4%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation512 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+95.4%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute29 min
EV Stations5
Libraries7

Is Hendersonville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hendersonville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Hendersonville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hendersonville is $91,503, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hendersonville is $396,500, 41% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,552 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Hendersonville is below the national average at 179 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,374 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Hendersonville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. 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 40.

Hendersonville has a population of 62,390 with a density of 1,969 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.9%), with 8.6% Black.

Population

62,390
Total Population
1,969
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
31.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Hendersonville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.4%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.6%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hendersonville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hendersonville is $91,503, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Hendersonville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,503
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,686
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
IRS Avg AGI$95,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,597
County GDP$11,893M

Business (County)

Restaurants324
Healthcare445
Retail511
Manufacturing165

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,235
21% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Work from Home17.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Hendersonville is $396,500, 41% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,552 (33% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $512,852.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$396,500
41% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$512,852
Median List Price$517,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$517,450
$/Sq Ft$233
Homes Sold58
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops18.6%
Inventory317

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,552
33% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,607

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,235
21% above US avg
Effective Rate1.07%
In Hendersonville, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.4% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hendersonville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.5%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death9,307/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access60.9%
Healthcare Facilities445
Hendersonville has a violent crime rate of 179 per 100,000 residents, 53% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,374 per 100,000 (30% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Hendersonville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent179.1/100K
53% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape7.3/100K
Robbery7.3/100K
Assault164.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,374.1/100K
30% below US avg
Burglary186.4/100K
Theft1,145.7/100K
Vehicle Theft42.0/100K
Arson5.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Hendersonville 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 is 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall1.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area31.7 sq mi (82.1 km²)
Population Density1,969/sq mi
Coordinates36.3073°N, 86.5989°W
County FIPS47165
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 41.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.6%
29% above US avg
High School+95.4%
School Test Score5.08
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,969/sq mi
Total Area31.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations10
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities445
Restaurants324
Retail Stores511

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Work from Home17.9%

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