At a Glance
Median Income
$61,753
$32,381 per capita
Home Value
$146,500
Zillow: $188,345
Median Rent
$816/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.1% smoking rate
How Nashville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nashville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nashville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nashville residents earn a median household income of $61,753 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,381. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nashville is $146,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,345. Median rent is $816/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
20.9% of adults in Nashville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nashville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,991
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,753
Per Capita$32,381
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,500
Rent$816
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$188,345
Housing Units1,360
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation473 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Nashville was founded in 1830.
The median home in Nashville was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.