At a Glance
Median Income
$54,612
$32,779 per capita
Home Value
$119,500
Zillow: $223,857
Median Rent
$767/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
18.1% 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+
3.6 / 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 $54,612 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,779. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nashville is $119,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,857. Median rent is $767/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.0% of adults in Nashville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,371
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,612
Per Capita$32,779
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,500
Rent$767
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$223,857
Housing Units655
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,873/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation816 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Nashville was founded in 1865.
The median home in Nashville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.