Nashville, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Nashville is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,371. Residents earn $54,612 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,371 Population 650/sq mi density
$54,612 Median Income $32,779 per capita
$119,500 Home Value $206,851 Zillow
$767 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
246 Violent Crime/100K 1,292 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,612 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,500 home value, $767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K (35% below avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,612
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $119,500
58% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 246/100K
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $767
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,371
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,612
Per Capita$32,779
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$2,346M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,500
Rent$767
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$206,851

Crime

F
Violent246/100K
Property1,292/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault185/100K
Burglary246/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.2%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation816 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+89.9%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Libraries7

Is Nashville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nashville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Nashville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nashville is $54,612, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nashville is $119,500, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Nashville is below the national average at 246 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,292 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Nashville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 68.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Nashville has a population of 1,371 with a density of 650 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

1,371
Total Population
650
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Nashville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Nashville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nashville is $54,612, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Nashville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,612
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,779
Avg Weekly Wage$966
IRS Avg AGI$75,726

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,064
County GDP$2,346M

Business (County)

Restaurants76
Healthcare91
Retail128
Manufacturing60

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,128
75% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.8 min
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Nashville is $119,500, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $767 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $206,851.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,500
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$206,851

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$767
34% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,128
75% above US avg
Effective Rate5.13%
In Nashville, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.2% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Nashville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma12.0%
COPD8.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression29.2%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress14.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death6,873/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access58.1%
Healthcare Facilities91
Nashville has a violent crime rate of 246 per 100,000 residents, 35% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,292 per 100,000 (34% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent246.2/100K
35% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape61.5/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault184.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,292.3/100K
34% below US avg
Burglary246.2/100K
Theft984.6/100K
Vehicle Theft61.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Nashville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall68.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation816 ft (249 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density650/sq mi
Coordinates42.6030°N, 85.0939°W
County FIPS26015
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.4%
D 32.1%

Winner: Republican by 34.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+89.9%
School Test Score5.23
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density650/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities91
Restaurants76
Retail Stores128

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.8 min
Work from Home4.9%

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