The Town FilesNashville, North Carolina
Town in Nash County · population 5,632 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,300
- Household income
- $61,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 40.7
Nashville is a town of 5,632 people in Nash County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $205,300, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more walkable than 85% of North Carolina towns, more vibrant than 76% of North Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 71% of North Carolina towns.
How Nashville ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Nashville is worth $205,300, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $61,000, which is more affordable than 66% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,073 a month. 52.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nashville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,300 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,073 | $969 |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 52.0% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Nashville
| People | Nashville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 20.8% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 89.5% |
Weather in Nashville
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 30.8°F. About 44.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on September 27, 2024 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 28, 2007.
Severe weather in Nash County since 1996
Nash County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Nash County
Nash County had 39,498 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,440 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Nashville itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Nashville
2 public schools with 1,186 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Elementary | PK-5 | 661 | 16.5 |
| Nash Central Middle | 6-8 | 525 | 18.1 |
Towns near Nashville
- Red Oak, NC7.0 mi · 3,342 people · home $271,800
- Rocky Mount, NC8.3 mi · 54,341 people · home $165,700
- Lake Royale, NC13.2 mi · 3,392 people · home $280,400
- Wilson, NC16.5 mi · 47,851 people · home $210,700
- Louisburg, NC21.2 mi · 3,064 people · home $262,500
- Zebulon, NC22.2 mi · 6,903 people · home $320,700
- Tarboro, NC22.8 mi · 10,721 people · home $185,500
- Wendell, NC25.2 mi · 9,793 people · home $330,500
Nashville questions
Is Nashville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nashville scores better for retirees than 65% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 30%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Nashville?
The median owner-occupied home in Nashville is valued at $205,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,000, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,073 a month.
What is the weather like in Nashville?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Nashville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on September 27, 2024. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)