At a Glance
Median Income
$75,197
$46,820 per capita
Home Value
$383,100
Zillow: $1,367,356
Median Rent
$1,486/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
14.2% smoking rate
How Nashville-Davidson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nashville-Davidson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nashville-Davidson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nashville-Davidson residents earn a median household income of $75,197 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,820. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 Nashville-Davidson is $383,100 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,367,356. Median rent is $1,486/month, with 30.8% 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 1984.
Education
46.9% of adults in Nashville-Davidson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nashville-Davidson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population684,298
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,439/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born15.1%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,197
Per Capita$46,820
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$116,879M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,598
Housing
B+
Home Value$383,100
Rent$1,486
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$1,367,356
Housing Units322,179
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation420 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Nashville-Davidson was built in 1984.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
15.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 2,442 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 129 fatal vehicle crashes.