Mount Juliet, TN

Tennessee · Metropolitan Area

Mount Juliet is a mid-size city in Tennessee with a population of 40,828. Residents earn $107,847 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
40,828 Population 1,559/sq mi density
$107,847 Median Income $54,633 per capita
$423,000 Home Value $553,581 Zillow
$1,875 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
213 Violent Crime/100K 1,852 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$107,847 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$423,000 home value, $1,875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K (44% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,847
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $423,000
50% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 213/100K
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 49.5%
47% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,875
61% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.8%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population40,828
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,559/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,847
Per Capita$54,633
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$10,174M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$423,000
Rent$1,875
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$553,581

Crime

F
Violent213/100K
Property1,852/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault161/100K
Burglary196/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain54.9 in/yr
Elevation614 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+96.7%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute31 min
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is Mount Juliet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Juliet receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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. Mount Juliet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Juliet is $107,847, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Mount Juliet among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Juliet is $423,000, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,875 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Mount Juliet is below the national average at 213 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,852 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 49.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Juliet 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 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mount Juliet has a population of 40,828 with a density of 1,559 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.3%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 7.7% Black.

Population

40,828
Total Population
1,559
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
26.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Juliet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.6%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.4%
0% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Juliet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Juliet is $107,847, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Mount Juliet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,847
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,633
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
IRS Avg AGI$91,782

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,714
County GDP$10,174M

Business (County)

Restaurants303
Healthcare317
Retail476
Manufacturing134

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,408
3% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Work from Home18.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Juliet is $423,000, 50% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,875 (61% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $553,581.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$423,000
50% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$553,581
Median List Price$589,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$589,900
$/Sq Ft$235
Homes Sold46
Sale-to-List Ratio98.5%
Price Drops26.8%
Inventory265

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,875
61% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,083

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,408
3% below US avg
Effective Rate0.81%
In Mount Juliet, 28.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 18.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Juliet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
10% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death8,720/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access65.6%
Healthcare Facilities317
Mount Juliet has a violent crime rate of 213 per 100,000 residents, 44% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,852 per 100,000 (6% below US avg). The murder rate is 3.4 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent213.0/100K
44% below US avg
Murder3.4/100K
45% below US avg
Rape27.5/100K
Robbery20.6/100K
Assault161.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,852.0/100K
6% below US avg
Burglary195.9/100K
Theft1,601.2/100K
Vehicle Theft55.0/100K
Arson3.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Mount Juliet 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 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall54.9 inches
44% above US avg
Snowfall4.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area26.2 sq mi (67.8 km²)
Population Density1,559/sq mi
Coordinates36.1992°N, 86.5095°W
County FIPS47189
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.4%
D 29.4%

Winner: Republican by 40.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+49.5%
47% above US avg
High School+96.7%
School Test Score5.08
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,559/sq mi
Total Area26.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities317
Restaurants303
Retail Stores476

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Work from Home18.9%

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