Hendersonville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sumner County County

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 $518,234 Zillow
$1,552 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
126 Violent Crime/100K 727 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$91,503 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$396,500 home value, $1,552/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hendersonville, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,503
22% above
$46,686 per capita
Home Value
$396,500
41% above
Zillow: $518,234
Median Rent
$1,552/mo
33% above
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
126/100K
67% below
727/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
29% above
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Hendersonville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
122%
Home Value
141%
Rent
133%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hendersonville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hendersonville residents earn a median household income of $91,503 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,686. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Hendersonville is $396,500 , 41% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $518,234. Median rent is $1,552/month, with 28.3% 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 1989.

Safety & Crime

Hendersonville reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 727/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.

Education

43.6% of adults in Hendersonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population62,390
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,969/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,503
Per Capita$46,686
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$11,893M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140

Housing

A
Home Value$396,500
Rent$1,552
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$518,234
Housing Units25,549
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent126/100K
Property727/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault117/100K
Burglary51/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,307/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation512 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Hendersonville was founded in 1784.
The median home in Hendersonville was built in 1989.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (13 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.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.