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Nashville-Davidson, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Davidson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
684,298 Population 1,439/sq mi density
$75,197 Median Income $46,820 per capita
$383,100 Home Value $1,367,356 Zillow
$1,486 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 298 sunny days/yr
1,259 Violent Crime/100K 12,590 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,197 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$383,100 home value, $1,486/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,259 violent crimes/100K (231% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nashville-Davidson, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,197
0% below
$46,820 per capita
Home Value
$383,100
36% above
Zillow: $1,367,356
Median Rent
$1,486/mo
28% above
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,259/100K
231% above
12,590/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
39% above
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
298 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
100%
Home Value
136%
Rent
128%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nashville-Davidson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.3% (8% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Nashville-Davidson reports 1,259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 231% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 12,590/100K.

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 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population684,298
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,439/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,197
Per Capita$46,820
Unemployment3.3%
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%

Crime

F
Violent1,259/100K
Property12,590/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,529/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days298/yr
Rain60.4 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.