At a Glance
Median Income
$78,409
$34,358 per capita
Home Value
$326,700
Zillow: $401,595
Median Rent
$1,366/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
276/100K
2,409/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
16.1% smoking rate
How Smyrna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smyrna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smyrna a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smyrna residents earn a median household income of $78,409 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,358. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,776 business establishments, including 681 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smyrna is $326,700 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,595. Median rent is $1,366/month, with 29.0% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Smyrna reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,409/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
28.2% of adults in Smyrna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smyrna has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population55,066
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,612/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.5%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,409
Per Capita$34,358
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$27,630M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,225
Housing
A
Home Value$326,700
Rent$1,366
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$401,595
Housing Units20,092
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent276/100K
Property2,409/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault211/100K
Burglary163/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,620/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain55.1 in/yr
Elevation597 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Smyrna was founded in 1855.
The median home in Smyrna was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
16.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 681 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.